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Single-Index Model: A model of security returns that acknowledges only one common factor. The single factor is usually the market return. See: Factor model.

Market Model: The market model says that the return on a security depends on the return on the market portfolio and the extent of the security's responsiveness as measured by beta. The return also depends . . . View Full Definition

Pie Model Of Capital Structure: A model of the debt-equity ratio of the firms, graphically depicted in slices of a pie that represent the value of the firm in the capital markets.

Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model (PBPK Model): A computer model that describes what happens to a chemical in the body. This model describes how the chemical gets into the body, where it goes in the body, how it is changed by the body, an . . . View Full Definition

Quantum Models Of Speciation: Models of evolution that hold that speciation sometimes occurs rapidly as well as over long periods, as the classical theory proposed.

Retroactive Modeling: Retroactive modeling allows types to model concepts without modifying the types in question. Retroactive modeling is very important for reusing existing data structures with new, generic algorithms.

OSI Reference Model: (Open Systems Interconnect) A network communications software standard that consists of a seven layer structure of specified protocol and services.

Molecular Model: A representation of a molecule. The model can be purely computational or it can be an actual physical object. Stick models show bonds, ball-and-stick models show bonds and atoms, and spacefi . . . View Full Definition

Modeling: Representing color and lighting effects to make an image appear three-dimensional.

Modeling Light: Is a light used to create a three dimensional effect achieved through the perception of form and depth.