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Dialogue on systems as clusters: Identifying systems
Author(s) -
Dowling Grahame R.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 0005-7940
DOI - 10.1002/bs.3830320207
Subject(s) - operationalization , vagueness , hierarchy , computer science , complex system , management science , universe , epistemology , living systems , data science , artificial intelligence , engineering , fuzzy logic , philosophy , political science , physics , astrophysics , law
Numerical taxonomic techniques are advocated for use to help identify the (optimal) hierarchy of certain types of systems in a universe. Such an approach should help to clarify some of the vagueness surrounding operationalizing the concept of a living system. More precise specification of the boundaries and relationships among systems is also possible.