Abstract
Abstract This article distinguishes causal modeling, metaphysical, epistemic, and modeling reasons for variable/parameter choice. I argue in favor of justifying variable/parameter choices by appealing to modeling reasons concerning the limitations of the available measurements, experimental data, modeling techniques, and modeling frameworks. I use this “tyranny of availability” to identify normative criteria for variable/parameter choice that apply across most scientific modeling contexts and investigate their metaphysical and epistemological implications.
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