Dynamical Systems Approaches (2016)

This is an introduction to dynamical systems ideas. Dynamical systems are mathematical models of one or more constructs that change over time. Approaches to dynamical systems are concerned with describing the temporal evolution of constructs, with emphasis often placed on constructs that develop in a complex, nonlinear manner over time.

Abstract

Dynamical systems are mathematical models of one or more constructs that change over time. Approaches to dynamical systems are concerned with describing the temporal evolution of constructs, with emphasis often placed on constructs that develop in a complex, nonlinear manner over time. The broad application of dynamical systems approaches to a wide variety of fields has provided a common repertoire of ideas, terms, models and methods about quantities that change over time.

Citation

Deboeck, P. R. (2016). Dynamical Systems Approaches. In S. K. Whitbourne (Ed.) The Encyclopedia of Adulthood and Aging, Volume 1, pp. 384–390. John Wiley \& Sons, Inc.

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