Which of the following statements is true of models?
A) The predictions of a model are referred to as data.
B) A model is formulated after developing a hypothesis.
C) Models are always based on assumptions that are known to be true.
D) It is more important for a model to be simple and useful than to be precisely accurate.

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Models are simplifications of reality, and while they are based on assumptions, these assumptions may not always be true. The goal of a model is not necessarily to be completely accurate, but to be useful in predicting or explaining certain phenomena.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Models