Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation in the Social Sciences

This entry reviews agent-based modeling (ABM) with respect to three aspects: (1) its main features and relationship to other simulation techniques, (2) the distinctiveness of the ABM methodology in terms of its approach to the problems of agency and explanation, and (3) open questions for practition...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores Principales: Gilbert, Nigel, Anzola, David
Formato: Capítulo de libro (Book Chapter)
Lenguaje:Inglés (English)
Publicado: SAGE Publishing 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://repository.urosario.edu.co/handle/10336/28912
http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781452276052.n7
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Sumario:This entry reviews agent-based modeling (ABM) with respect to three aspects: (1) its main features and relationship to other simulation techniques, (2) the distinctiveness of the ABM methodology in terms of its approach to the problems of agency and explanation, and (3) open questions for practitioners in the field. The entry ends with a list of useful resources available on the web.