Models and inferences in science [electronic resource] / Emiliano Ippoliti, Fabio Sterpetti, Thomas Nickles, editors.
Ippoliti, Emiliano, editor.; Sterpetti, Fabio, editor.; Nickles, Thomas, 1943- editor.
2016
B1-5802
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Title Models and inferences in science [electronic resource] / Emiliano Ippoliti, Fabio Sterpetti, Thomas Nickles, editors.
ISBN 9783319281636 (electronic book)
3319281631 (electronic book)
9783319281629
3319281623
Imprint Switzerland : Springer, c2016.
Language English
Description 1 online resource.
Call Number B1-5802
Dewey Decimal Classification 501
100
Summary The book answers long-standing questions on scientific modeling and inference across multiple perspectives and disciplines, including logic, mathematics, physics and medicine. The different chapters cover a variety of issues, such as the role models play in scientific practice; the way science shapes our concept of models; ways of modeling the pursuit of scientific knowledge; the relationship between our concept of models and our concept of science. The book also discusses models and scientific explanations; models in the semantic view of theories; the applicability of mathematical models to the real world and their effectiveness; the links between models and inferences; and models as a means for acquiring new knowledge. It analyzes different examples of models in physics, biology, mathematics and engineering. Written for researchers and graduate students, it provides a cross-disciplinary reference guide to the notion and the use of models and inferences in science.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed February 12, 2016).
Added Author Ippoliti, Emiliano, editor.
Sterpetti, Fabio, editor.
Nickles, Thomas, 1943- editor.
Series Studies in applied philosophy, epistemology and rational ethics.
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