Category:Definitions/Information Models

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An information model is a mathematical model constructed to investigate a question in the field of information theory.

It is usual for it to consist of:

$(1): \quad$ a source of information

$(2): \quad$ an encoder to convert the information into a form suitable for transmission

$(3): \quad$ a channel along which the information is transmitted

$(4): \quad$ a decoder to convert the information back into a readable form

$(5): \quad$ a destination, or user, which receives the information.