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ERIC Number: EJ1136519
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-May
Pages: 36
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0049-1241
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Agent-Based Models in Empirical Social Research
Bruch, Elizabeth; Atwell, Jon
Sociological Methods & Research, v44 n2 p186-221 May 2015
Agent-based modeling has become increasingly popular in recent years, but there is still no codified set of recommendations or practices for how to use these models within a program of empirical research. This article provides ideas and practical guidelines drawn from sociology, biology, computer science, epidemiology, and statistics. We first discuss the motivations for using agent-based models in both basic science and policy-oriented social research. Next, we provide an overview of methods and strategies for incorporating data on behavior and populations into agent-based models, and review techniques for validating and testing the sensitivity of agent-based models. We close with suggested directions for future research.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health (DHHS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: R21HD06515201