Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
990,165,296 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

complexity theory

   Also found in: Financial, Wikipedia 0.04 sec.
complexity theory
n.
The study of how order, structure, and pattern arise from extremely complicated, apparently chaotic systems.
complexity theory  (km-plks-t)
1. See computational complexity.
2. Any of various branches of mathematics, physics, computer science, and other fields, concerned with the emergence of order and structure in complex and apparently chaotic systems. See also chaos.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
The strategy created a context of contemporary change in the classroom by applying a characteristic of complexity theory to the structure of a written assignment.
Inspiring student insights for change by Adams, Lorne / Academic Exchange Quarterly
Essentially, complexity theory posits that in any system, such as a person or an environment, each component is directly or indirectly affected by the other components.
Spirituality, religion, and career development: current status and ... by Duffy, Ryan D. / Career Development Quarterly
Complexity theory holds that "classical" equilibrium is an attractor toward which some, but by no means all, events conform.
The Next Global Stage: a borderless world means an end to old ... by Ohmae, Kenichi / Chief Executive (U.S.)
More results
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.