Mathematical model
What Mathematical model means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A simplification, not the reality, obtained by translating a situation in context into mathematical form.
A mathematical representation of a situation in context, built by making simplifying assumptions.
A simplified mathematical representation of a real situation, used to describe, explain or predict values.
Topics that use Mathematical model
- OT3: Mathematical modelling (AQA A-Level)
- Algebra and functions (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Overarching theme 3: Mathematical modelling (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- model refinement
- Modelling assumptions
- Refinement
- Simplifying assumptions
- Accurate recording
- Algebraic division by linear expressions
- Amplitude
- Application of mathematical models to explore scenarios
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