ATI: Agent-Based Modelling for the Social Scientist - (fully booked)
Date:
07/06/2016 - 10/06/2016
Organised by:
University of Surrey
Presenter:
Corinna Elsenbroich, Lecturer in Sociology, University of Surrey
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
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Venue:
Centre for Research in Social Simulation,
Department of Sociology, University of Surrey, Guildford
Description:
Computational methods have revolutionised the sciences, including the social
sciences. By being able to investigate dynamics in silico, model complex,
interdependent systems and experiment with different hypotheses, computer
modelling has become a research tool as important as the survey.
Course Summary
This course will guide you through the research process of agent-based modelling
in the social sciences: formulating a research question, specifying a model,
creating a simulation and interpreting the output. During the course you will be
helped to build a model using NetLogo, acquiring basic and intermediate
programming skills.
Course Objectives
The syllabus includes:
• conceptualising agent-based models
• operationalising and calibrating from data
• experimenting and analysing
• interpreting models
• verifying and validating
Each step of the research process will be complemented by:
a. Hands-on sessions of model building in NetLogo, a widely used and powerful
language for social science modelling. The sessions are designed in such a
way that you will understand the structure of a model and learn to write the
program code yourself.
b. Model development sessions. These sessions will facilitate the development
of a model relevant to your research, from conception through specification to
first steps of implementation.
At the end of this course you will be able to see the world through modeller’s eyes
and start programming your own agent-based models
Cost:
Students/PhD £200, higher education staff £400, others £800. The course is part of
the ESRC Advanced Training Initiative; three bursaries for non-DTC South East
PhD students are available, covering fees and some travel. To apply please send a
brief report from your supervisor/manager about the relevance of the course for
your work and a statement why you need financial support attend. Deadline for
application 3rd of May 2016.
Region:
South East
Keywords:
Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination (other), NetLogo , Agent-based modelling
Related publications and presentations:
Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination (other)