Modelling Stage
Are you constructing a model or a simulation ?
Are you taking discrete or continuous viewpoint ?
What attributes are to be concentrated on and why?
What assumptions are made ? (ONE for each attribute)
Keep it simple
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Representation Stage
Introduce a mathematical notation
Identify and describe relationships (an equation or a simulation diagram)
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Analysis Stage
Are the relationships consistent?
Can one estimate values of parameters?
Take extreme values and test relationships
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