[Miase-discuss] definitions

[Dagmar K. <da...@eb...>]

As we decided on having a glossary,
here are the terms which I propose to define. Suggestions for the 
definitions so far are included.
Discussion is open.

SIMULATION
- an experiment performed on a model [Cellier 1991]

EXPERIMENT
- a test under controlled conditions that is made to examine the 
validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something 
previously untried. [American Heritage® Dictionary of the English 
Language, Fourth Edition]
- the process of extracting data from a system by exerting it through 
its inputs [Cellier 1991]

MODEL
- A model M for a System S and an Experiment E is everything to which E 
can be applied in order to answer questions about S [Cellier 1991]
- a set of mathematical equations and associated data representing the 
operation or features of a biological process or system (Ref?)

MIASE
- Minimum Information About a Simulation Experiment

MIASE-COMPLIANT
- a simulation description that follows the MIASE guidelines

FULLY MIASE-COMPLIANT
(well, here we have to see whether or not we want different levels of 
MIASE-compliance)