The Value of a Model Is Determined by

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Multiple Choice

The value of a model is determined by

• A) the usefulness of its predictions in the real world.
• B) the extent of the profit earned by applying it.
• C) the realism of its assumptions.
• D) the model's attention to real world details.

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Definitions:

Unintended Consequences

Outcomes that are not anticipated or intended, often as a result of an action or a series of actions that diverge from the original objectives.

Base Pairs

Units of double-stranded DNA consisting of two nucleotides located on opposite complementary DNA or RNA strands that are connected via hydrogen bonds.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life.

Chemicals

Substances with a distinct molecular composition that are used or produced in processes involving changes to molecules or atoms.