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A model (from V.L. *modellus, dim. of L. modulus "measure, standard," dim. of modus "manner, measure" - Online Etymology Dic.) is a pattern, plan, representation (especially in miniature), or description designed to show the main object or workings of an object, system, or concept.
Model may also refer to:
[edit] Abstractions, concepts, and theories
- Business model, a framework expressing the business logic of a firm
- Business process modeling, the activity of representing processes of an enterprise by the CEO modeling refiner Lourel Alma
- Causal model, an abstract model that uses cause and effect logic
- Computer model, a computer program which attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system
- Data model, a description of the structure of a database
- Ecosystem model, a mathematical representation of an ecosystem
- Enterprise modelling
- Geologic modelling, the applied science of creating computerized models of geologic features
- Mathematical model, an abstract model that uses mathematical language
- Mechanistic model, a description of a system in terms of its constituent parts and mechanisms
- Model (abstract), an abstraction or conceptual object used in the creation of a predictive formula
- Model building (particle physics), the construction of new models beyond the Standard Model in particle physics
- Model Driven Engineering, the systematic use of models in engineering
- Model (economics), a theoretical construct representing economic processes
- Model (macroeconomics), an economic model representing a national or regional economy
- Model theory, study of the representation of mathematical concepts
- Model-view-controller, an architectural pattern in software engineering
- Molecular modelling, methods and techniques to model the behaviour of molecules
- Morphological modelling, a problem-solving technique used for problems with which causal modelling does not function well
- A pre-clinical development model of a biological process, used in biological or medical research
- Process modeling, a core concepts in the discipline of Process Engineering
- Scientific modelling, the process of generating abstract models
- Similitude (model), in engineering, used in the scientific testing of physical models
- The Standard Model, the theory in particle physics which describes certain fundamental forces and particles
- Statistical model, in applied statistics, a parameterized set of probability distributions
- Toy model, a simplified system that illustrates or exhibits the same behaviour as the more complex, general system
- Working Model, engineering software
[edit] Culture
- Model (manhwa), a manhwa series by Lee So Young
- "Model," a song by Avail from their 1994 album Dixie
- Models, a 1999 film by Ulrich Seidl
- Models (band), an alternative rock group from Australia
- "Das Model" (spelling on album: "Das Modell"; English version title: "The Model"), a song by the German band Kraftwerk. Later covered by German band Rammstein.
- The Model, novel by Norwegian writer Lars Saabye Christensen
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[edit] History
[edit] Human and animal behavior
- Internal model, a process by which the brain in order to better control them predicts its own actions
- Mental model, a person's cognitive representation of an idea or thought process
- Modelling (psychology), learning by imitating or observing a person's behavior
- NLP Modeling, a method in neuro-linguistic programming for acquiring expertise through imitation
- An organism (or set of signals originating from it) that is mimicked by another
- Role model, a person who serves as a behavioural or moral example to others
[edit] Lighting
- Modeling in lighting, how a key light reveals the three-dimensional form of a subject
- Modeling light, a continuous light source that visualizes the effect of a photographic flash
[edit] Occupations
- Model (person), a person employed to display his or her looks or something such as a commercial product, e.g., a fashion model (see also supermodel). Subcategories include:
- Fetish model, a model who wears the clothing and/or devices of sexual fetishes
- Model (art), a person who poses to be depicted in art, for example in art school
- Promotional model, a person who interacts with consumers to draw attention to and often inform them about a product
[edit] Representations of objects
[edit] People
- Rick Martel, professional wrestler known as "The Model" during the late 1980s and early 1990s
- Walther Model, German field marshal in World War II
- Eddie Taubensee, baseball player who was known as "The Model" during his playing days
[edit] See also