biggest challenges for verification and validation of scientific models?
ind a modeling article that you can critique for verification and validation. This could be a new article, or one from a list of provided articles in other online discussions. Find the lists of suggested articles by going to Content > Articles for post-session discussion. Article critiques: Create a new thread and post your response. Your critique should be at least 300 words and should address the following questions:
- Describe (or remind us) what the model was, and what research question it was used to investigate.
- How did the researchers go about verifying the model?
- How did the researchers go about validating the model?
- What else could be done (by these researchers or other researchers) to make sure the model is credible?
- Include a link or full citation for your source material.
Reply posts: Next, write substantive, thoughtful replies to at least two of your peers’ posts. Reply posts should address the following prompts:
- Do you agree with the assessment in the original post? If you do agree, indicate what convinced you. If you don’t agree, explain why.
- What other methods of verification and/or validation could the researchers have used?
- In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges for verification and validation of scientific models?
