COMPLEX PHENOMENON
Charles François (2004). COMPLEX PHENOMENON, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 538.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 538 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
P. CORNING describes as follows the attributes of a complex phenomenon:
1. A complex phenomenon consists of many parts (or items, of units, or attributes)
2. There are many relationships /interactions among the parts
3. The parts produce combined effects (synergies) that are not easily predicted and may often be novel, unexpected, even surprising. (1998b, p.30)