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"Art is a lie that tells the truth." — Pablo Picasso."The final test of a theory is its capacity to solve the problems which originated it." - Dantzig"The best material model of a cat is another, or preferably the same, cat." - Norbert Weiner
Lecture outline: what sort of a model suits best our analysis/ evaluation needs?
1. Introduction to modeling
What is a model? Why do we need models?
What is a good model?
Types of models: Conceptual, Physical/ Mechanical, Mathematical models.
Mathematical models: Analytical, Statistical models.
Models used in NPE: Analytical models, Simulation models, Empirical models.
2. Limitations of mathematical models
Don't of mathematical modeling;
Advice from modelers in other fields.
Primary reference for this lecture:
“The Art of Computer Systems Performance Analysis: Techniques for Experimental Design, Measurement, Simulation, and Modeling” by Raj Jain; Chapter 3: “Selection of Techniques and Metrics”.
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