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MATHEMATICAL MODEL OR “CURVE FIT” ‐ TELL IT LIKE IT IS 1
Author(s) -
Leeds J. V.
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
jawra journal of the american water resources association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.957
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1752-1688
pISSN - 1093-474X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-1688.1970.tb00486.x
Subject(s) - mathematical model , curve fitting , term (time) , mathematics , calculus (dental) , computer science , statistics , physics , medicine , dentistry , quantum mechanics
A very fashionable term in present day engineering is mathematical model. A term which has grown into somewhat ill‐repute is “curve fit.” The basic purpose of this paper is to discuss the difference between a mathematical model and a “curve fit.” In addition, a discussion of proof testing of both “curve fits” and mathematical models will be presented, followed by a brief discussion of the form and of the uses of “curve fits” and mathematical models.