4.4.3: understand how software can be used to simulate and model aspects of the real world
Keyword | Definition |
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Cost | a reason for using a simulation could be that a real life test might be very expensive |
Risk | a reason for using a simulation could be that a real life test might cause damage to people or the environment |
Simulation | software that runs as a model of something real in order to analyse or predict what could happen. |
Software | programs that run on a computer |
Speed | a reason for using a simulation could be that you can simulate multiple scenarios in less time than waiting for real life tests |