PPT Slide
5. A model should never be taken too literally.
This sounds obvious, but is often forgotten as the model grows and is supposed to be more "accurate"
6. A models should neither be pressed to do, nor criticized for failing to do, that for which it was never intended.
Always remember and investigate the original context in which a model was made (e.g., a model for predicting the resistance of fishing vessels should not be used for aircraft carriers).
PRINCIPLES OF MODELLING 3