Empirical Model

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009411",
  "term": "Empirical Model",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. An empirical model is one where the structure is determined by the observed relationship among experimental data. These models can be used to develop relationships that are useful for forecasting and describing trends in behavior but they are not necessarily mechanistically relevant.\n\n2. Use of statistical techniques to discern patterns or relationships underlying observed or measured data for large sample sets. Does not account for physical dynamics of waterbodies.",
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "references": [
    "Modeling Glossary",
    "Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/empirical-model/"
}