Conceptual modelling

A worldview (also world-view or world view) or '''''' is the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the whole of the individual's or society's knowledge, culture, and point of view. When two parties view the same real world phenomenon, if their world views differ, one may include elements that the other does not leading to differing conclusions, despite the shared reference point.

Analogy is a comparison or correspondence between two things (or two groups of things) because of a third element that they are considered to share.

description of a system using mathematical concepts and language

considering hypothesis, theory, or principle for the purpose of thinking through its consequences

scientific activity

diagram showing relationships among concepts

standpoint regarding a topic; opinion, attitude, or judgment upon some matter; way that one looks at something

simplified representations of economic reality

(in software engineering) process of creating a data model for an information system by applying certain formal techniques

in philosophy, a complete and consistent way the world is or could have been

representation of a system, made of the composition of concepts

conceptual model used to explain the human communication process

method of organizing information

thumb|right|280px|A full scale NASA X-43|X-43 [[wind tunnel test. The test is designed to have dynamic similitude with the real application to ensure valid results.]]

assignment of meanings to various concepts, symbols, or objects under consideration

high-level description of a business's informational needs

early phase of the design process

philosophy of science