Project 2: Developing a Mathematical Model
Marking Criteria
Weighting: 30%
Task 1 (Total of 8 Marks)
Show and explain the development of the recursive equation (2.5 Marks);
Show and explain the derivation of the three conditions for the no change scenario,
increasing scenario and the decreasing scenario (2.5 Marks);
Present and discuss results (2 Marks);
Matlab code (1 Mark).
Task 2 (Total of 10 Marks)
Explain calibration technique (2 Marks);
Calibration results i.e. table and Graph (2 Marks);
Explaining refinement technique and relating this to previous results (3 marks);
Discuss your result in relation to (2 Marks)
o the context of the problem; and
o the assumptions of the model;
Matlab code (1 Mark);
Task 3 (Total of 10 Marks)
Explain the next level of complexity added to the model (2 Marks);
Show your results as a graph and explain the results i.e. how did the solution change
(2 Marks);
Show and explain the derivation of the three conditions for the no change scenario,
increasing scenario and the decreasing scenario (3 Marks);
Relate your three conditions to the results above and discuss your result in relation to the
original problem (2 Marks);
Matlab code (1 Marks).
Presentation (Total of 2 Marks)
Structure, fluency of writing and spelling
No reference required
I would encourage you to draw on your previous assignment to add to the discussion
throughout the report – if relevant.