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2010

Agent-Based Modeling

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The History, Philosophy, And Practice Of Agent-Based Modeling And The Development Of The Conceptual Model For Simulation Diagram, Brian L. Heath Jan 2010

The History, Philosophy, And Practice Of Agent-Based Modeling And The Development Of The Conceptual Model For Simulation Diagram, Brian L. Heath

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This research advances ABM as a generic analysis tool such that ABM can reach its full potential as a revolution in modeling and simulation. To achieve this goal, the field of ABM is examined from many perspectives. The first perspectives examined are complex systems, the historical emergence of ABM, and philosophical issues related to ABM. These topics establish some clear foundations for the field across multiple disciplines. Next the current practice of ABM is investigated. Through a comprehensive 279 article survey some current deficiencies and opportunities in ABM are identified. Based on these opportunities, a new diagramming technique called the …