Simple and Complex Models in Science

The claim that a simple model can outperform a complex one is investigated on general system-theoretic grounds. After an extended discussion of what the terms ``simple,'' ``complex,'' and ``perform'' might mean in systems terms, the conclusion is that the claim {\it might be true}.

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Year of publication:	1994-06
Authors:	Casti, John L.
Institutions:	Santa Fe Institute

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Series:	Working Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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