Modelling

Modelling

1. safer than building the real thing

   • humans aren't put in danger

2. chaper than building the real thing

   • e.g. an airplane for a pilot learning to fly

3. only 1 model need creating

   • data can be changed
   • no need for a new model for every alteration

4. can be backed up & shared

   • electronically
   • use of email

5. can be accelerated or slowed down

   • to speed up research into an area

6. What if ...? questions can be asked

   • to make predictions