Ecological modeling : an introduction to the art and science of modeling ecological systems
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Ecological modeling : an introduction to the art and science of modeling ecological systems
（Developments in environmental modelling, v. 31）
Elsevier, 2019
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-278) and index
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Description
Ecological Modeling: An Introduction to the Art and Science of Modeling Ecological Systems, Volume 31, presents the skills needed to appropriately evaluate and use ecological models. Illustrated throughout with practical examples, the book discusses ecological modeling as both an art and a science, balancing the qualitative (artistic) side, with its foundations in common sense and modeling practice, against the quantitative (scientific) aspects of the modeling process. This book draws on the authors' extensive experience in both teaching and using these techniques to provide readers with a practical, user-friendly guide that supports and encourages the appropriate, effective use of these tools.
Table of Contents
Part 1: The Systems Perspective 1. Systems, models, and modeling 2. Basic building blocks of system structure and behavior
Part 2: The Modeling Process 3. Overview of procedures 4. Conceptual model formulation 5. Quantitative model specification 6. Model evaluation 7. Model application
Part 3: Some Practical Considerations 8. Potential pitfalls during the modeling process 9. A candid view of the modeling process
Part 4: Reflections 10. How good ("valid") are models? 11. What good is modeling? 12. Embracing uncertainty 13. Integration of existing models 14. Alternative ecological modeling formats: Commonalities from a systems perspective 15. What about the art of modeling?
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