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v0.2 (2026-08-02)
Added Meta Models as a fourth functional model type.
Updated the note structure and metadata.
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v0.1 (2026-01-09)
Initial functional typology of Orientation, Explanatory, and Application Models.
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This note addresses the functional classification of analytical models (i.e. what a model is primarily intended to do).
It distinguishes between:
The typology classifies models by their primary function rather than their quality, empirical validity, or scientific status.