Systems Engineering: Chaos Theory (Definitions)

"A scientific approach – research effort which is based on examining behaviors of nonlinear dynamical systems, which are highly sensitive to their initial conditions." (Utku Köse & Ahmet Arslan, "Chaotic Systems and Their Recent Implementations on Improving Intelligent Systems", 2014)

"Study of deterministic behaviours that depend on initial conditions in physical, natural and social sciences." (Ayşe G Gözüm, "Evaluating HRM Functions within the Context of Chaos and Complexity Theory", 2016)

"The mathematical framework for understanding irregular and erratic fluctuations in economic cycles, financial markets, weather, other complex phenomenon, or non-linear systems with many variables." (Kijpokin Kasemsap, "Utilizing Complexity Theory and Complex Adaptive Systems in Global Business", 2016)

"The study of the behavior of dynamical systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions." (Rohnn B Sanderson, "Understanding Chaos as an Indicator of Economic Stability", 2016)

"The theory that emerged from mathematics and used widely by other disciplines which concentrates on the dynamical systems." (Çağlar Doğru, "Leader-Member Exchange and Transformational Leadership in Chaos and Complexity", 2016)

"A field of study that explains nonlinear or dynamical systems." (Sharon E Norris, "Examining the Strategic Leadership of Organizations Using Metaphor: Brains and Flux-Interconnected and Interlocked", 2017)

"Chaos theory is the branch of mathematics deals with complicated linear dynamic systems." (Anandkumar R &  Kalpana R, "A Review on Chaos-Based Image Encryption Using Fractal Function", 2020)

"Suggests a randomness of understanding around complex patterns. These may be described as dynamic systems that reflect irregularities and is extremely sensitive to negligible fluctuations or moderations in situation." (Caroline M Crawford et al, "Social Learning Through a Participative Storytelling Framework: Rethinking the Essence of Course Engagement", 2021)

"Chaos theory is a branch of mathematics focusing on the study of chaos - dynamical systems whose random states of disorder and irregularities are governed by underlying patterns and deterministic laws that are highly sensitive to initial conditions." (Nima Norouzi, "Criminal Policy, Security, and Justice in the Time of COVID-19", 2022)