Ten iterative steps in development and evaluation of environmental models
Environmental Modelling & SoftwarePublished 21 March 2006
Anthony J. Jakeman, Rebecca Letcher, J.P. Norton
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Ten basic steps of good, disciplined model practice are outlined to develop purposeful, credible models from data and prior knowledge, in consort with end-users, with every stage open to critical review and revision.
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Models are increasingly being relied upon to inform and support natural resource management. They are incorporating an ever broader range of disciplines and now often confront people without strong quantitative or model-building backgrounds. These trends
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