Methodological
Issues on Agent-Based Models in the Social
Sciences, by Juliette Rouchier (CNRS, France)
Abstract:
In this session, we
will go through methodological issues. For
a start, I will give examples on how to use
simulations, how to interpret (and avoid to
over-interpret) results that can be obtained. For
this, I will use simple models from the netLogo
library. Then, I will describe the ODD protocol
to understand which knowledge (extracted from
social science disciplines, usually) has to be included
into the model. The question that the model
wants to address is at the centre of this
section. Eventually, I will discuss use of models
that can be observed, mainly as joint research
with other methodology.
Readings:
Becu N., Neef A.,
Schreinemachers P. et Sangkapitux C. (2008) Participatory
computer simulation to support collective
decision-making: Potential and limits of
stakeholder involvement, in Land Use Policy,
25(4): 498-509,
linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0264837707000877