ISBN:
9783319669489
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (833 pages)
Edition:
2nd ed.
Series Statement:
Understanding Complex Systems Ser.
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
302.02850000000001
Keywords:
Electronic books
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Social interaction-Computer simulation
Abstract:
Social simulation is the study of natural and artificial society-like structures through the use of computational tools. This handbook comprehensively covers methodology, mechanisms and simulation tools. It also provides an introduction and extensive glossary.
Abstract:
Intro -- Contents -- Part I Introduction -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Simulating Social Complexity -- 1.2 The Context: Going Back to Herbert Simon -- 1.3 The Structure of the Handbook -- 1.3.1 Introductory Part -- 1.3.2 Methodology Part -- 1.3.3 Mechanisms Part -- 1.3.4 Applications Part -- 1.4 Differences in the Second Edition -- References -- 2 Historical Introduction -- 2.1 Overview -- 2.2 The First Two Decades -- 2.3 Computer Simulation in Its Own Right -- 2.4 Conclusion and Suggested Further Reading -- References -- 3 Types of Simulation -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Purposes of Simulation -- 3.3 Types of Systems Simulated -- 3.4 Modelling -- 3.4.1 Individuals -- 3.4.2 Interaction Between Individuals -- 3.4.3 The Environment -- 3.4.4 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Model -- 3.5 Implementation -- 3.6 Conclusion -- Further Reading -- References -- 4 Different Modelling Purposes -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Prediction -- 4.2.1 Motivation -- 4.2.2 Risks -- 4.2.3 Mitigating Measures -- 4.3 Explanation -- 4.3.1 Motivation -- 4.3.2 Risks -- 4.3.3 Mitigating Measures -- 4.4 Theoretical Exposition -- 4.4.1 Motivation -- 4.4.2 Risks -- 4.4.3 Mitigating Measures -- 4.5 Description -- 4.5.1 Motivation -- 4.5.2 Risks -- 4.5.3 Mitigating Measures -- 4.6 Illustration -- 4.6.1 Motivation -- 4.6.2 Risks -- 4.6.3 Mitigating Measures -- 4.7 Some Confusions of Purpose -- 4.8 Conclusion -- Further Reading -- References -- Part II Methodology -- 5 Informal Approaches to Developing Simulation Models -- 5.1 Introduction: Exploration and Consolidation Modelling Phases -- 5.2 Knowing the Purpose of the Model -- 5.3 Modelling Assumptions -- 5.4 Maintaining Control of the Model Whilst Exploring -- 5.5 Understanding the Model -- 5.6 The Consolidation Phase -- 5.7 Tools to Aid Model Development -- 5.8 Conclusion -- Further Reading -- References.
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