Abstract Model (glossary)
(1) a simplified description, especially a mathematical one, of a system or process, to assist calculations and predictions.
(2) An abstract or conceptual representation of a system, that does not have a physical or concrete existence.
Source(s)
(1) Pearsall, Judy (editor). 2012. Oxford Dictionaries Online. Oxford, England, UK: Oxford University Press. Available at : http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/model.
(2) This definition was developed for the SEBoK version 1.0.
Discussion
An abstract model contrasts with a concrete physical model. It can be further classified as descriptive or analytical (See article Types of Models).
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