Conceptual Meta-Models: An Example Correlating Anthony’s Triangle, Simon’s Structure, and Stevens’ Scale of Measurement

Abstract

Models vary in size and applicability. However, the goal of most models is to abstract a complex topic and make it simple enough for multiple people to understand and discuss the topic. As a result, there should be utility in being able to craft the most complex and descriptive model for any given situation using the most simple pieces. This paper proposes this idea, and gives an example with the correlations between Anthony’s Triangle, Simons’ Structured and ‘ill-structured’ problems, and Stevens’ Levels of Measurement. The end result is an acknowledgement that there is a lacking setoff universally agreed upon core models that can be used for brainstorming and a call to develop a universal grammar of standard models for widespread recognition.