Chartwell Books: A Case Study in Mathematical Modelling
作者:
ClarkDelwyn N.,
FinlayPaul N.,
期刊:
Journal of the Operational Research Society
(Taylor Available online 1990)
卷期:
Volume 41,
issue 12
页码: 1095-1109
ISSN:0160-5682
年代: 1990
DOI:10.1057/jors.1990.177
出版商: Taylor&Francis
关键词: Education;Methodology;Modelling;Systems
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
AbstractA case is described that has been used successfully many times as a vehicle for teaching mathematical modelling. The case has been closely derived from a consultancy assignment with Chartwell Books. The place of mathematical modelling within decision-support systems is examined, and this is followed by an outline of one such mathematical modelling methodology. The problem situation facing the managing director of Chartwell Books concerning the modelling of labour and material costs is described. A detailed application of the mathematical modelling methodology is worked through, finishing with a discussion of the value of the case for student teaching and of the problems that students have encountered when tackling the Chartwell case. Possible extensions to the basic methodology, such as validation and the human-computer interface, are also briefly considered.
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