Figure 03: Functions of models
Categorization by functions of models and cognate words in fourteen fields.
Models are material, graphic or mental instruments (aids, mediators) of/ to:
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form & guide
1) shape, form, transform moulds for cast patterns for shaping institutions, structures patterns for shaping objects, products fashioning into a particular character modulation
2) guiding, ruling orientation guidelines prescriptions procedures regulations
express & practice
3) expression, presentation, propaganda expression of ideas, beliefs expression of sentiments, dreams develop alternatives draft plans, objects, events argumentative framework gain funding win public support patent application demonstrate devotion display products presentation of samples, specimens
4) practice, exercise gain accomplishments, skills
apply & multiply
5) application, operation control of technical or industrial processes precise measuring and constructing indication test, variation and optimization verification, validation decision making, planning projecting, engineering construction control of behavior intervention move handicraft magical rituals use for various reasons prostheses
6) amend, revise
7) multiply multiply extraordinary objects multiply standardized objects
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gain & spread knowledge
8) gain knowledge and understanding study phenomena or objects experimental models simulation models heuristic models, exploratory models explanatory models theoretic models explore possibilities predictive models, anticipatory models reconstruction of an event reconstruction of broken or scattered objects of archaeology or art
9) spread knowledge, instruction demonstration models illustration models informative models, instructive models didactic models, training models
organize & record
10) organize knowledge and things categories, taxonomies order compare
11) record, preserve collect register, record preserve remember
entertain & enjoy
12) entertain literature theatre, movies act, plot fiction media
13) delight, enjoy art play, show game playground ornament garnish, trim
14) befool, bluff, cheat create other worlds small scale models in movies replica scenery, trompe l’oeuil make up, dress up „life at second hand“ illusion „virtual reality“
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