Complexity Theory
The study of complex systems and how interactions within these systems give rise to collective behaviors.
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“system complexity”
Systems Theory
An interdisciplinary study of systems, examining the complex interactions and relationships between components within a whole.
Systems Thinking
A holistic approach to analysis that focuses on the way that a system's constituent parts interrelate and how systems work over time and within the context of larger systems.
Chaos Theory
The study of dynamic systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions, leading to unpredictable behavior.
MBSE
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is a methodology that uses visual modeling to support system requirements, design, analysis, and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle.
Swiss Cheese Model
A risk management model that illustrates how multiple layers of defense (like slices of Swiss cheese) can prevent failures, despite each layer having its own weaknesses.
Knowledge Engineering
The process of integrating knowledge into computer systems to solve complex problems, often used in AI development.
Tesler’s Law
The principle stating that there is a limit to the amount of complexity that users can handle, and if designers don't manage complexity, users will.
Backward Chaining
An inference method used in AI and expert systems where reasoning starts from the goal and works backward to determine the necessary conditions.