Beynon, Meurig and Russ, Steve. (2008) Experimenting with computing. Journal of Applied Logic, Volume 6 (Number 4). pp. 476-489. ISSN 1570-8683

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Abstract

We distinguish two kinds of experimental activity: post-theory and exploratory. Post-theory experiment enjoys computer support that is well-aligned to the classical theory of computation. Exploratory experiment, in contrast, arguably demands a broader conception of computing. Empirical Modelling (EM) is proposed as a more appropriate conceptual framework in which to provide computational support for exploratory experiment. In the process, it promises to provide integrated computational support for both exploratory and post-theory experiment. We first sketch the motivation for EM and illustrate its potential for supporting experimentation, then briefly highlight the semantic challenge it poses and the philosophical implications.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Computer Science
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Science -- Experiments -- Computer simulation, Science -- Experiments -- Data processing, Computer science -- Experiments, Computer programs -- Scientific applications, Empiricism
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Applied Logic
Publisher:	Elsevier BV
ISSN:	1570-8683
Official Date:	December 2008
Dates:	Date Date Type December 2008 Published 30 September 2008 Available
Volume:	Volume 6
Number:	Number 4
Page Range:	pp. 476-489
Identification Number:	10.1016/j.jal.2008.09.008
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/37081

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