Model and representation
Model
Extended note
A model selects, transforms, and organises grounds for a particular purpose. It may be mathematical, linguistic, visual, statistical, or institutional, but is not identical with what it models.
Limitations
Not the same as
- actuality
- complete explanation
- proof of its own assumptions
Related terms
Methodological relevance
Model Audit examines grounds, assumptions, transformation, validation, domain of validity, and assignment to actuality.
Sources and principal occurrence
Source note: The definition is a framework specification developed through Corrigible Realism and Model Audit.
- Model AuditOperational examination of model grounds, transformation, and validity.
- Corrigible RealismThe academic and philosophical position.
Correct and incorrect use
Correct use
“The model estimates the development under the stated assumptions.”
Incorrect or over-strong use
“The model produces the result and therefore shows how the world actually is.”
Suggested citation
Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “Model”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.
APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). Model (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/model/
MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Model.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/model/.
ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “Model.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/model/.
IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “Model,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/model/
CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. Model. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/model/
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Revision note
- Document version
- 1.0
- First published
- 18 June 2026
First public edition.