Scientific model

A simplified representation used to describe and explain scientific observations; it may be changed or replaced when new evidence does not fit it.

A simplified representation used to describe and explain something that may be too small, large or complex to observe directly.

A scientific representation used to describe and explain features that may be difficult to observe directly.

A simplified representation used to describe, explain or visualise something that may be too small, large or complex to observe directly.

A simplified representation used to describe and explain observations while leaving out some features of the real system.

A simplified representation used to explain or visualise something that cannot be observed directly or conveniently.

A simplified description or representation of a system that identifies important features and rules for how they interact.