How to Translate a Verbal Theory Into a Formal Model

2020/07/01 by Paul E. Smaldino · 1 voice · 5 citations
Computer Science · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Semantic Web and Ontologies #Advanced Text Analysis Techniques #Biomedical Text Mining and Ontologies

paper · doi:10.1027/1864-9335/a000425

Abstract

Abstract. Turning verbal theories into formal models is an essential business of a mature science. Here I elaborate on taxonomies of models, provide ten lessons for translating a verbal theory into a formal model, and discuss the specific challenges involved in collaborations between modelers and non-modelers. It’s a start.

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