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Glosario de Dinámica de Sistemas

Este es el Glosario de Dinámica del Sistema compilado por David N. Ford y aceptado por Yaman Barlas. Fue publicado el 7 de noviembre de 2019 aquí: https://doi.org/10.1002/sdr.1641.

 

Introducción

Como un diccionario de enfoque limitado, este glosario define términos de uso común que son centrales para la Dinámica de Sistemas tradicional y algunos términos más generales que tienen significados especiales o importancia particular dentro de la dinámica del sistema. No se incluyen los términos generales que no tienen significados especiales en la Dinámica de Sistemas, los términos específicos de la aplicación y los términos específicos del software. Se remite al lector a la literatura relevante para esas definiciones, así como a descripciones detalladas, explicaciones y ejemplos de los términos incluidos aquí.

 

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Concept
Description
Systems thinking
The use of conceptual system models and other tools to improve the understanding of how the feedback, delays and decision‐making policies in a system's structure generate the system's behavior over time. Systems thinking does not use computer simulation. Systems thinking involves (i) seeing interrelationships and feedback loops instead of linear cause–effect chains, and (ii) seeking processes of change over time rather than events/snapshots. Systems thinking helps people see things on three levels events, patterns of behavior and system structure.
S‐shaped growth
Growth that exhibits a behavior like a flat “S” shape. Values initially grow exponentially, then slow down and approach a maximum value. Endogenously caused S‐shaped growth is typically generated by a shift in loop dominance from a positive feedback structure to a negative feedback structure.
Table function
A numeric table version of a graphical function.
Time step
See solution interval.
Transferable structure
See generic structure.
Transient behavior
A dynamic response that does not persist. Temporary, short‐term behavior, typically between equilibrium conditions.
Unintended consequence
An unplanned and typically undesirable side effect of well meaning intentions and actions, often occurring after a time delay and across an organizational boundary from the intended action.
Unstable behavior
Behavior over time that does not converge to an equilibrium or remain within specified limits.
Unstable equilibrium
A system structure and set of parameter values in which, if the system is moved away from the equilibrium condition, the system tends to move further away from it. Also see stable equilibrium.
Vicious cycle
A reinforcing loop or amplifying structure that yields undesirable results.
Virtuous cycle
A reinforcing loop or amplifying structure that yields desirable results.

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