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Modelling as Research Methodology

Modelling as Research Methodology is written for the scientist and student researching the (expected) functioning of systems under specified conditions. As such, it represents an introduction to the use of modelling in natural, human and economical sciences.
The book is divided into two sections. The first section illustrates the universal nature of modelling as aid to the researcher. In the second section, several typical examples of modelling are described.

Authors:
G.D. Jordaan (ed)
Central University of Technology
Laetus O.K. Lategan (ed)
Central University of Technology

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Chapters

  • Preface
    G.D. Jordaan, Laetus O.K. Lategan
  • Chapter 1: Principles of Modelling in Research and Design
    G.D. Jordaan
  • Chapter 2: Models and Modelling for Science
    Ulrich D Holzbaur
  • Chapter 3: Using Mathematical Modelling in Human and Economic Sciences
    PG le Roux
  • Chapter 4: Models in the Mechatronic Design Process
    Peter Hehenberger
  • Chapter 5: Mathematical Modelling as a Research Methodology
    Zhongjie Huan
  • Chapter 6: Physical Modelling of Terrains and Structures
    G.D. Jordaan, Sanat Agrawal
  • Chapter 7: Data Acquisition as a Research Procedure
    Herman Vermaak
  • Chapter 8: Data Acquisition and Mathematical Modelling
    Anna CM Bekker
  • Chapter 9: Numerical Modelling of the Performance of an Industrial Freezer
    Tiyamike Ngonda
  • Chapter 10: Coupled Hydrological and Agent-based Modelling for the Understanding of Human-Environment Dynamics
    Y.E. Woyessa, W.A. Welderufael
  • Chapter 11: Neural Network Model Prediction of Short-term Electrical Load Demand
    Lucas Nigrini
  • Chapter 12: Examples of Modelling Used in Modern Research
    G.D. Jordaan, Ulrich D Holzbaur

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Published
September 1, 2010

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2010-09-01
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Jordaan, G., & Lategan, L. O. . (Eds.). (2010). Modelling as Research Methodology. UJ Press. https://ujonlinepress.uj.ac.za/index.php/ujp/catalog/book/144