STILL-PICTURE MODEL
Charles François (2004). STILL-PICTURE MODEL, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3200.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3200 ▶ |
| Object type | Methodology or model |
The model of a system at a given moment.
This expression was proposoed by B. BANATHY (1973, p.88).
It is quite useful since this 'snapshot' view is by nature repetitive and helps to visualize the continuously changing character of the system.
Of course, it also helps to understand that such a still-life and static image of the system is, if not repetitive, very misleading.