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学生对 University of Michigan 提供的 Model Thinking 的评价和反馈

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课程概述

We live in a complex world with diverse people, firms, and governments whose behaviors aggregate to produce novel, unexpected phenomena. We see political uprisings, market crashes, and a never ending array of social trends. How do we make sense of it? Models. Evidence shows that people who think with models consistently outperform those who don't. And, moreover people who think with lots of models outperform people who use only one. Why do models make us better thinkers? Models help us to better organize information - to make sense of that fire hose or hairball of data (choose your metaphor) available on the Internet. Models improve our abilities to make accurate forecasts. They help us make better decisions and adopt more effective strategies. They even can improve our ability to design institutions and procedures. In this class, I present a starter kit of models: I start with models of tipping points. I move on to cover models explain the wisdom of crowds, models that show why some countries are rich and some are poor, and models that help unpack the strategic decisions of firm and politicians. The models covered in this class provide a foundation for future social science classes, whether they be in economics, political science, business, or sociology. Mastering this material will give you a huge leg up in advanced courses. They also help you in life. Here's how the course will work. For each model, I present a short, easily digestible overview lecture. Then, I'll dig deeper. I'll go into the technical details of the model. Those technical lectures won't require calculus but be prepared for some algebra. For all the lectures, I'll offer some questions and we'll have quizzes and even a final exam. If you decide to do the deep dive, and take all the quizzes and the exam, you'll receive a Course Certificate. If you just decide to follow along for the introductory lectures to gain some exposure that's fine too. It's all free. And it's all here to help make you a better thinker!...

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PH

Apr 19, 2020

I have downloaded all the videos and even the lecture notes (as well prepared one). Greatly helpful to my profession. Thank you for this wonderful course.

JG

Apr 7, 2018

This is a great introduction to the types and uses of models. The lectures are clear, and the examples given show good applicability to real world problems. Thanks for making it available!

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251 - Model Thinking 的 275 个评论（共 505 个）

创建者 DARREN G

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Oct 11, 2022

i thought this class was very informative and challenging

创建者 TRACE F

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Feb 4, 2016

Great course covering modeling techniques and perspective!

创建者 Richard C

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Nov 21, 2021

An excellent mind-opening experience!! Highly recommended

创建者 Michael O

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Oct 17, 2017

Excellent exposition of a variety of mathematical models.

创建者 Rifqi F

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Sep 4, 2020

Fantastic Course! Scientifically robust in a humble way

创建者 Yeedubilli S

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Mar 14, 2020

I learnt new things like how to see things in a new way

创建者 Martin R

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Dec 5, 2021

Very clear, well-explained, enjoyable and stimulating.

创建者 Alvin L

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Nov 16, 2020

Great course about using model to make better decision

创建者 Abel

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Jul 21, 2017

A impressive course that changed my perspective a lot!

创建者 Monika K

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Sep 27, 2021

the course gives an overview of many different models

创建者 Vijayshree M

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Jan 14, 2020

Very Good course with right pace and challenge for me

创建者 Hristo V

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Sep 21, 2017

Fantastic course! Really nice introduction to models!

创建者 Dennis A

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Jul 9, 2016

Presenter is excellent, subject matter is fascinating

创建者 Sarah L F

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Mar 16, 2020

This course allows you to see the world differently.

创建者 Wei S

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Feb 18, 2019

This is a very informative course, highly recommend!

创建者 Seyed M H M

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May 19, 2017

I learned alot and Got a grasp of some useful model

创建者 Yarik

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Mar 19, 2016

I started to better understand stuff and processes.

创建者 Dan F

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Nov 2, 2018

I still refer back to this. Invaluable. Brilliant.

创建者 Lau C

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Apr 15, 2019

Very interesting and easy to follow. Thanks guys.

创建者 Juan P L R

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Jun 24, 2018

Very good course. Complete, useful and practical.

创建者 Robert L

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Mar 25, 2022

Absolutely great course. Bought the book also.

创建者 David A

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Nov 13, 2019

Really nice introduction to a variety of models.

创建者 Dennis M

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Apr 7, 2021

One of the best courses i have ever undertaken.

创建者 Jonas P

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Sep 25, 2020

Nice course that learn us to think by ourselves

创建者 Norman P

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Aug 22, 2020

Great course. Well done. Practical application.