BME365R Homework #2

Due September 7, 2004

 

  1. Use node voltage analysis to find the voltage at each node in the following circuit:

  1. The following figure illustrates one view of the typical steps involved in developing a model.  (a)  Modify the diagram to indicate how one uses experimental data to aid in developing and testing the model.  (b) Discuss the relationship between your modified diagram of this process and the scientific method.

 

Define problem à  Identify input and output variables à  Develop quantitative causal relationship à  Model prediction

 

  1. Using Medline, find a paper that reports the development of a quantitative model of a physiologic system.  (a) Provide the citation for the paper.  (b)  Compare the method of model development described in the paper to the method you provided in your answer to question 2.

 

  1. Silverthorn, question 16, p. 120

 

  1. Silverthorn, question 18, p. 120

 

  1. Silverthorn, question 23, p.121

 

  1. Silverthorn, question 24, p. 121

 

  1. Silverthorn, question 26, p. 121