module 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what is building models?
A
-conceptual models
-mathematical models
2
Q
what is the conceptual model?
A
3
Q
what is the mathematical model built on a conceptual model?
A
4
Q
what is the normal distribution?
A
5
Q
what is the stochastic model?
A
6
Q
what is quantitative reasoning?
A
applying math to this measured or counted information to produce a deeper understanding of the topic being investigated
-think of as: using numbers to make a decision, reach a conclusion, then most people use it many times a day
-in ecology, used to explore how species interact with eachother and environment or how quantities change compared to others
