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uncertainty modeling

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Uncertainty modeling is a methodological approach and academic concept focused on identifying, quantifying, and representing the various sources and types of uncertainty present in data, models, and complex systems. This field investigates the origination and propagation of uncertainties through computational or analytical frameworks and their impact on predicted outcomes. Key characteristics involve employing statistical, probabilistic, or non-probabilistic formalisms to characterize variability, imprecision, and lack of knowledge. Its significance lies in enabling robust decision-making, risk assessment, and reliability analysis in domains where precise knowledge is limited, providing a structured basis for managing the inherent unpredictability in complex phenomena like physical processes or engineered systems.

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KB

Lancaster University

SM

Vanderbilt University

WC

Northwestern University

GH

University of Regina

GI

Stanford University

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Delft University of Technology

Delft, The Netherlands

Stanford University

Stanford, United States

Tsinghua University

Beijing, China