Complexity Theory Quiz & Dynamical Systems Flashcards

Study Notes

Complexity theory is a framework used to model and analyze complex systems.
Complexity theory encompasses a very broad and very diverse set of models and methods, as yet there is no proper formulation to structure and give definition to this framework.
Systems theory is the mother of complexity theory, before there was complexity theory, systems theory was dealing with the ideas of complexity, self-organization, adaptation and so on.
Nonlinearity is an inherent feature and major theme that crosses all areas of complex systems.
Chaos theory is the study of nonlinear dynamical systems.
Trying to model complex systems by using traditional linear systems theory is like trying to put a screw into a piece of wood with a hammer.
Nonlinear systems and chaos theory provide a framework for understanding complex systems.
Nonlinear systems are systems that do not follow simple mathematical models, and can be very complex.
The dynamics of a nonlinear system can be very complex, and can be difficult to understand.
Nonlinear systems can be used to model complex physical systems.