systems theory

noun — 3 senses

systems theory

noun
1

An interdisciplinary field of science which studies the nature of complex systems in nature, society and science, and studies complex parts of reality as systems.

2

The systematic study of the complex interactions in systems.

3

A collection of methods on the development and organization of complex systems.

Related terms
cybernetics, dynamical systems, systems analysis, systems biology, systems ecology, systems engineering, systems psychology, systems science

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