black box theory — An understanding of something entirely in terms of its function. This leaves on one side the question of what the mechanism is that enables it to perform that function. The thing is treated as a black box whose workings are invisible. A black box … Philosophy dictionary
black box — theory … Philosophy dictionary
Black box — is a technical term for a device or system or object when it is viewed primarily in terms of its input and output characteristics. Almost anything might occasionally be referred to as a black box: a transistor, an algorithm, humans, the Internet … Wikipedia
Black box (disambiguation) — Black box may mean:ystems* Black box, any component in a system in which only the input and output characteristics are of interest, without regard to its internal mechanism or structureTransportation*Black box (transportation), commonly used… … Wikipedia
black box model — UK US noun [C] ► MARKETING, GRAPHS & CHARTS a theory or drawing that tries to explain why consumers prefer to buy particular products, services, etc. rather than the others that are available: »The chapter begins with a black box model of… … Financial and business terms
Black-Box-Modell — Die Regelungstechnik ist ein Gebiet der Ingenieurwissenschaft und Teilgebiet der Automatisierungstechnik. Sie befasst sich mit der gezielten Beeinflussung von physikalischen, chemischen, biologischen oder anderen Größen in Geräten, Anlagen,… … Deutsch Wikipedia
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Black body — As the temperature decreases, the peak of the blackbody radiation curve moves to lower intensities and longer wavelengths. The blackbody radiation graph is also compared with the classical model of Rayleigh and Jeans … Wikipedia
Black Angels (Crumb) — Black Angels (Edition Peters, New York, no. 66304, copyright 1971), subtitled Thirteen Images from the Dark Land is an avant garde work composed by George Crumb for electric string quartet. It was composed over the course of a year and is dated… … Wikipedia
Black–Scholes — The Black–Scholes model (pronounced /ˌblæk ˈʃoʊlz/[1]) is a mathematical model of a financial market containing certain derivative investment instruments. From the model, one can deduce the Black–Scholes formula, which gives the price of European … Wikipedia
