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Robustness Analysis and Tractability in Modeling

Lisciandra, Chiara (2015) Robustness Analysis and Tractability in Modeling. [Preprint]

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In the philosophy of science and epistemology literature, robustness analysis has become an umbrella term that refers to a variety of strategies. One of the main purposes of this paper is to argue that different strategies rely on different criteria for justifications. More specifically, I will claim that: i) robustness analysis differs from de-idealization even though the two concepts have often been conflated in the literature; ii) the comparison of different model frameworks requires different justifications than the comparison of models that differ only for the assumption under test; iii) the replacement of specific assumptions with different ones can encounter specific difficulties in scientific practice. These claims will be supported by a case study in population ecology and a case study in geographical economics.


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Item Type: Preprint
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Lisciandra, ChiaraC.lisciandra@rug.nl
Keywords: Robustness Analysis; Modeling; Idealizations; Tractability Assumptions.
Subjects: General Issues > Confirmation/Induction
Depositing User: ms Chiara Lisciandra
Date Deposited: 27 Dec 2015 20:55
Last Modified: 27 Dec 2015 20:55
Item ID: 11828
Subjects: General Issues > Confirmation/Induction
Date: December 2015
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/11828

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