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The Art of Modeling Dynamic Systems: Forecasting for Chaos, Randomness, and Determinism

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In the coverage of dynamics, there is a definite gap between ``picture-book popularizations and the technical literature. This work fills that gap. Shows engineers and scientists how, by the application of statistical methods, coordinate transformations and mathematical analysis, any complex, unpredictable dynamical system can be mapped--transformed into a simpler, predictable system. The various modeling tools available, their benefits and their limitations are described. Examples and analogies are used in place of theorems and proofs, making this an immediately practical book. By showing how to make models more meaningful and useful, it will be particularly helpful in clearing up the impasse between economics and system dynamics. Features a number of carefully selected references to more mathematical treatments, examples of some of the more specialized techniques and case histories of some models.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 368-375) and index.
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Table of Contents

A Brief History of Dynamics and Computing.

A THUMBNAIL SKETCH OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS.

Foundations and Abstract Entities.

Classical Analysis.

Numerical Analysis and Approximation Theory.

Statistical Methods.

Classical Modeling Techniques.

CLASSICAL MODELS AND DYNAMICAL CONCEPTS.

Dynamics Without Calculus.

Basic Models.

Cycles.

Analysis of Mathematical Models.

THE HIERARCHY OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS.

A Classification Scheme for Dynamic Systems.

Static Systems--Type Zero.

Solvable Systems--Type I. Perturbation Theory--Type II.

Chaotic Systems--Type III.

Stochastic Systems--Type IV.

THE ART OF MODEL MAKING.

Qualitative Analysis.

Quantitative Analysis.

Model Validation.

References--The Modeler's Library.

Index.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780471520047
Subtitle:
Forecasting for Chaos, Randomness, and Determinism
Author:
Morrison, Foster
Publisher:
*Ronald Press
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Dynamics
Subject:
Stochastic processes
Subject:
Chaotic Behavior in Systems
Subject:
Stochastic processes -- Mathematical models.
Subject:
Mechanics - General
Subject:
Dynamics -- Mathematical models.
Subject:
Mechanics - Dynamics - General
Subject:
Mechanics
Subject:
Solid mechanics
Series:
Scientific and Technical Computation Series
Series Volume:
no. 172
Publication Date:
19910116
Binding:
Hardback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
9.35x6.35x1.21 in. 1.50 lbs.
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