Computer Modeling ...
Physical world models are used in all areas of science and engineering
Modeling has the advantage that …
- An artifact need not be created to be studied -- design
- Complicated phenomena, too fast or too tiny to observe, can be studied -- chemistry, astronomy, physics
- Explanations for phenomena can be checked out before constructing an experiment or going on a field trip -- exploration
Modeling has the main disadvantage that it is only as good as the model