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It is said that computer simulations build on, and are a replacement for mathematical models.
In my opininion, this only tells half of the story. Computer simulations also build on and are replacements for experiments. E.g., experiements in silico are used a lot in biology, and biology is not very much mathematized. In this case, the experiment is more a replacement of traditional experimentation than a replacement of mathematical modelizing. However, I agree it needs a modelization phase. Well, to summarize, IMHO the current article reflects only one side of the story: the modeling apsect (similar to maths) and totally avoids the experimentation aspect of computer simulations. Should be completed to aknowledge both aspects... See also: experiements in silico--Powo14:24, 1 December 2005 (UTC)
