Not Just a Theory—The Utility of Mathematical Models in Evolutionary Biology

Maria R Servedio, Yaniv Brandvain, Sumit Dhole, Courtney L Fitzpatrick, Emma E Goldberg, Caitlin A Stern, Jeremy Van Cleve and D Justin Yeh

PLOS Biology, 2014, vol. 12, issue 12, 1-5

Abstract: : Models have made numerous contributions to evolutionary biology, but misunderstandings persist regarding their purpose. By formally testing the logic of verbal hypotheses, proof-of-concept models clarify thinking, uncover hidden assumptions, and spur new directions of study. thumbnail image credit: modified from the Biodiversity Heritage Library

Date: 2014
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