* It is impossible to actually validate models. Why is that so? * Does this mean we can't use models for prediction? * Be explicit about how each model you use relates to the real world o What does it incorporate? o What does it leave out? o Why doesn't it include everything? * What are the differences between the output from your model and real data? * Why do those differences occur? Are they due to: o Errors in the model? o Errors or uncertainty in the real-world data? o Assumptions in the model? * Is this model too simple? If so, what other processes or reservoirs should it include? * Would this system be better modeled using a different technique?