Methodology and strategy for study of complex systems

There is need for integrated multi-disciplinary and comprehensive approach for study of real systems with combined efforts (Synergetics). Hence, it is desirable for experts in different disciplines to interact with each other in order to be acquainted with the thought processes and strategies adopted with each other. 

Traditional scientific models involve linear systems since these are easier to solve mathematically. More realistic models as we have seen in earlier chapters involve non-linear systems which require computational techniques in addition. 

Strategy of study for such systems should involve following sequence of steps  

The word model signifies a structure for ordering thought . Model may be of several kinds. 

For the analytical study of real systems, it is first of all necessary to identify causes and effects. In the case of electro-osmosis in Chapter 4, we have seen that the number of causes and effects are more than two. In this context, it is therefore desirable to take note of the following  

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