fixed model
/ˈfɪkst ˈmɒdəl/ · fixed·mod·el
noun
- A model that is static and unchanging, used for predictive or analytical purposes The researchers used a fixed model to forecast the population growth of the city over the next decade.
- A theoretical framework or paradigm that is not subject to revision or update The fixed model of the universe proposed by the ancient Greeks was later challenged by Copernicus and other astronomers.
Did you know? The concept of a fixed model has been influential in the development of various scientific disciplines, including physics, economics, and biology, where it has been used to describe and analyze complex systems. The idea of a fixed model has also been challenged by the concept of chaos theory and complexity science, which emphasize the dynamic and adaptive nature of many real-world systems.