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Rarely just about one model: multi-model and multi-methodology reasoning in epidemic modeling

Zuchowski, Lena (2024) Rarely just about one model: multi-model and multi-methodology reasoning in epidemic modeling. Philosophy of Medicine, 5 (1). pp. 1-21. ISSN 2692-3963

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Abstract

In this paper, I argue that epidemic modeling of disease spreading involves both multi-model as well as multi-methodology reasoning. I demonstrate that epidemic modeling includes two different modeling methodologies: compartment and network modeling. Furthermore, within each of those methodologies, models are often constructed as structured groups of models, rather than as single models. I analyse the epistemic advantages of this mode of modeling, including complementary reasoning with different modeling methodologies and the ability to easily compare explanatory advantages of different models.


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Item Type: Published Article or Volume
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Zuchowski, Lenalena.zuchowski@bristol.ac.uk0000-0002-3430-3865
Keywords: Epidemic models Covid 19 Compartment models Network models
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Medicine
Depositing User: Professor Alex Broadbent
Date Deposited: 06 Nov 2024 13:21
Last Modified: 06 Nov 2024 13:21
Item ID: 24176
Journal or Publication Title: Philosophy of Medicine
Publisher: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
Official URL: https://philmed.pitt.edu/philmed/article/view/208
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.5195/pom.2024.208
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Medicine
Date: 1 November 2024
Page Range: pp. 1-21
Volume: 5
Number: 1
ISSN: 2692-3963
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/24176

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