DA1-2 - Components of models: data, structures, procedures

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Author and Citation Info: 

DiBiase, D., DeMers, M., Johnson, A., Kemp, K., Luck, A. T., Plewe, B., and Wentz, E. (2006). Components of models: data, structures, procedures. The Geographic Information Science & Technology Body of Knowledge. Washington, DC: Association of American Geographers. (2nd Quarter 2016, first digital).

Learning Objectives: 
  • Differentiate the three major parts of a model
  • Describe the mapping from components of the world (and conceptualizations of them) to the components of a model
  • Explain the importance of context in effectively using models
  • Identify the composition of existing models