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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-empirical_quantum_chemistry_method Semi-empirical] methods give accurate results for a narrower range of cases, but are also typically much faster than ''ab initio'' methods. | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-empirical_quantum_chemistry_method Semi-empirical] methods give accurate results for a narrower range of cases, but are also typically much faster than ''ab initio'' methods. | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Density_functional_theory Density functional] methods may be thought of as a compromise in cost between ''ab initio'' and semi-empirical methods. | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Density_functional_theory Density functional] methods may be thought of as a compromise in cost between ''ab initio'' and semi-empirical methods. | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molecular_mechanics Molecular mechanics] methods, based on classical mechanics instead of quantum mechanics, are yet faster but yet more narrowly applicable. | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molecular_mechanics Molecular mechanics] methods, based on classical mechanics instead of quantum mechanics, are yet faster but yet more narrowly applicable. They are nevertheless extremely useful in the study of biological systems. | ||
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