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Mathematical Modelling

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Mathematical modelling is based on the concept of a mathematical model. A model is a simplification of a complicated phenomenon with the help of mathematical terms and symbols [4]. The construction of a model may require knowledge of other scientific fields besides mathematics, as well as the ability to make sophisticated guesses when it comes to collecting information, testing, and so forth.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, Tampere University of Technology, 553, FI-33101, Tampere, Finland

    Seppo Pohjolainen

  2. School on Engineering Science, Lappeenranta University of Technology, 20, FI-53851, Lappeenranta, Finland

    Matti Heiliö

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Pohjolainen, S., Heiliö, M. (2016). Introduction. In: Pohjolainen, S. (eds) Mathematical Modelling. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27836-0_1

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