Module Models and Modelling: 15. Model quality

Model quality characterisation and model assessment provide means for guaranteing proper adequacy and dependability of models in such a form that function, purposes, and goals are met according to the demands in a given scenario. We distinguish categories for quality characteristics: quality in use, external quality, and internal quality. We introduce and consider seven evaluation methods for models: SWOT, SCOPE, PURE, SMART, CLEAR, STEP, and QUARZSAND.