structural model
[/ˈstrʌktʃərəl ˈmɑːdəl/]
nounpl: structural models
modelo estrutural
1. A simplified representation of a complex system or structure that shows the essential relationships and components
The engineer created a structural model to test the building's resistance to earthquakes.
O engenheiro criou um modelo estrutural para testar a resistência do edifício a terremotos.
2. In social sciences, a theoretical framework showing how different elements of a society or organization are interrelated
The sociologist proposed a structural model explaining the relationship between class and educational outcomes.
O sociólogo propôs um modelo estrutural explicando a relação entre classe e desempenho educacional.
3. In statistics and economics, a mathematical representation of the underlying structure of data or economic relationships
The economist developed a structural model to predict inflation rates.
O economista desenvolveu um modelo estrutural para prever as taxas de inflação.
4. In linguistics, a representation of the grammatical or syntactic relationships within language
The structural model revealed the hierarchy of grammatical components in the sentence.
O modelo estrutural revelou a hierarquia dos componentes gramaticais na sentença.
The term 'structural model' is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese academic and professional contexts, particularly in engineering, economics, and social sciences. It reflects the influence of scientific methodology in both countries' educational systems. In the USA, the term is prevalent in engineering, economics, and social research, often associated with quantitative analysis and systematic thinking.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to build a structural model
structural model approach
based on structural model principles
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