George Box’s famous quote, “All models are wrong, but some are useful,” has echoed widely, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This article aims to delve into the deeper meaning behind this statement, emphasizing the significance of the usefulness of models. In the context of mathematical ecology, where models serve as representations of ecological phenomena, the article explores the two essential components of models: the mathematical structure depicting a process and the coefficients representing its various aspects.
https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu/article/understanding-basics-mathematical-modeling