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HAND MODELLING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1989-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cosmetology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hand modelling
1, record 1, English, hand%20modelling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hand modeling 1, record 1, English, hand%20modeling
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cosmétologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traitement pour les mains
1, record 1, French, traitement%20pour%20les%20mains
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
application de crème hydratante suivie de massage. 1, record 1, French, - traitement%20pour%20les%20mains
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-01-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Ecology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- conceptual modelling
1, record 2, English, conceptual%20modelling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We use the term conceptual modelling to refer to an organized exercise of :(i) identifying the relevant system components,(ii) qualitatively identifying the system structure, and(iii) developing a flow diagram of the system. The main purpose for the conceptual model is to explicitly organize the preliminary understanding of ecological structure and function(i. e., components and processes). On the other hand, quantitative modelling is used to refer to the construction and use of mathematical representations of ecological phenomena and relationships. As such, it may involve statistical analyses, simulation modelling, and several other forms of mathematical manipulations of data. 1, record 2, English, - conceptual%20modelling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
We emphasize that conceptual modelling and quantitative modelling are not mutually exclusive; in fact, they are often fused into a modelling exercise that progresses from the former into the latter. However, conceptual modelling usually connotes an earlier, qualitative effort at systems understanding, whereas quantitative modelling connotes a later, more detailed numerical exercise. 1, record 2, English, - conceptual%20modelling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modélisation conceptuelle
1, record 2, French, mod%C3%A9lisation%20conceptuelle
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'expression modélisation conceptuelle désigne une activité organisée ayant pour objet (i) de déterminer les éléments appropriés du système, (ii) d'évaluer qualitativement l'organisation du système, et (iii) de dresser un tableau du fonctionnement du système. Le modèle conceptuel a pour but principal d'ordonner clairement les connaissances préliminaires de la structure écologique et de la fonction du système (c'est à dire les éléments et les processus). Pour sa part, la modélisation quantitative a trait à l'élaboration et à l'utilisation de représentations mathématiques de phénomènes et de relations écologiques. Elle peut comporter des analyses statistiques, de la modélisation pour simulation, et plusieurs autres formes de traitement mathématique de données. 1, record 2, French, - mod%C3%A9lisation%20conceptuelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nous tenons à souligner le fait que modélisation conceptuelle et modélisation quantitative ne sont pas incompatibles; il arrive souvent que l'on se serve des deux pour une modélisation qui commence dans la première et se poursuit dans la seconde. Normalement, la modélisation conceptuelle implique une recherche qualitative relative aux systèmes, tandis que la modélisation quantitative entraîne un travail numérique plus détaillé. 1, record 2, French, - mod%C3%A9lisation%20conceptuelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1988-01-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Ecology (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- quantitative modelling
1, record 3, English, quantitative%20modelling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We use the term conceptual modelling to refer to an organized exercise of :(i) identifying the relevant system components,(ii) qualitatively identifying the system structure, and(iii) developing a flow diagram of the system. The main purpose for the conceptual model is to explicitly organize the preliminary understanding of ecological structure and function(i. e., components and processes). On the other hand, quantitative modelling is used to refer to the construction and use of mathematical representations of ecological phenomena and relationships. As such, it may involve statistical analyses, simulation modelling, and several other forms of mathematical manipulation of data. 1, record 3, English, - quantitative%20modelling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
We emphasize that conceptual modelling and quantitative modelling are not mutually exclusive; in fact, they are often fused into a modelling exercise that progresses from the former into the latter. However, conceptual modelling usually connotes an earlier, qualitative effort at systems understanding, whereas quantitative modelling connotes a later, more detailed numerical exercise. 1, record 3, English, - quantitative%20modelling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- modélisation quantitative
1, record 3, French, mod%C3%A9lisation%20quantitative
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'expression modélisation conceptuelle désigne une activité organisée ayant pour objet (i) de déterminer les éléments appropriés du système, (ii) d'évaluer qualitativement l'organisation du système, et (iii) de dresser un tableau du fonctionnement du système. Le modèle conceptuel a pour but principal d'ordonner clairement les connaissances préliminaires de la structure écologique et de la fonction du système (c'est à dire les éléments et les processus). Pour sa part, la modélisation quantitative a trait à l'élaboration et à l'utilisation de représentations mathématiques de phénomènes et de relations écologiques. Elle peut comporter des analyses statistiques, de la modélisation pour simulation, et plusieurs autres formes de traitement mathématique de données. 2, record 3, French, - mod%C3%A9lisation%20quantitative
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nous tenons à souligner le fait que modélisation conceptuelle et modélisation quantitative ne sont pas incompatibles; il arrive souvent que l'on se serve des deux pour une modélisation qui commence dans la première et se poursuit dans la seconde. Normalement, la modélisation conceptuelle implique une recherche qualitative relative aux systèmes, tandis que la modélisation quantitative entraîne un travail numérique plus détaillé. 1, record 3, French, - mod%C3%A9lisation%20quantitative
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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