Models In Natural Sciences

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The search for knowledge is a continuous process through which humans try to obtain answers to statements, questions and problems which arise in our society continuously. Models are used in society to simplify this task, although their definition or meaning differs depending on the area of knowledge and aspect of the world they represent. They can be defined as conceptual, physical or structural forms of a concept or an object. Models are used in almost every area of knowledge, although they are most commonly used by natural scientists, human scientists and also mathematicians. It is important to remember that a model, disregarding its practice and context, remains a representation and is not the concept or the object itself. Therefore, it is inevitable for the model and the concept or object to have some deviations or differences causing an affect on ones knowledge and understanding of that aspect of the world the model is focusing on. Usually, a model is simplified for symbolic positioning or to demonstrate a systematic process. The simplistic form of the model helps an …show more content…

A scientific model is composed of concepts and ideas, and incorporates a mechanism of some kind. Models in natural sciences allow us to enquire into complex aspects that we don't understand by using our understanding of simpler things. A model can be used to predict certain theories related to the aspect of the world it focuses on once evidence are gathered to support and accept this model in the natural science field. Models in natural science, also facilitate the communication between scientist as they provide them with common knowledge and a common understanding of the matter, as well as generating further research for new models in the aspect of the world this specific model focuses on. This therefore helps our search for knowledge as they contribute to the advance of scientific

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