Systems Theory
An interdisciplinary study of systems, examining the complex interactions and relationships between components within a whole.
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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.
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.
Complexity Theory
The study of complex systems and how interactions within these systems give rise to collective behaviors.
Chaos Theory
The study of dynamic systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions, leading to unpredictable behavior.
Normal Data Distribution
A symmetrical, bell-shaped distribution of data where most observations cluster around the mean.
Use Case
A detailed description of a system's behavior as it responds to a request from one of its stakeholders, often used to capture functional requirements.
Cruft
Redundant, outdated, or unnecessary code or design elements that accumulate over time in a system.
Cost-Benefit
An analysis comparing the costs and benefits of a decision or project to determine its feasibility and value.