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This is the era of Big Data and computational social science. It is
an era that requires tools which can do more than visualise data
but also model the complex relation between data and human action,
and interaction. Agent-Based Models (ABM) - computational models
which simulate human action and interaction - do just that. This
textbook explains how to design and build ABM and how to link the
models to Geographical Information Systems. It guides you from the
basics through to constructing more complex models which work with
data and human behaviour in a spatial context. All of the
fundamental concepts are explained and related to practical
examples to facilitate learning (with models developed in NetLogo
with all code examples available on the accompanying website). You
will be able to use these models to develop your own applications
and link, where appropriate, to Geographical Information Systems.
All of the key ideas and methods are explained in detail:
geographical modelling; an introduction to ABM; the fundamentals of
Geographical Information Science; why ABM and GIS; using QGIS;
designing and building an ABM; calibration and validation;
modelling human behavior. An applied primer, that provides
fundamental knowledge and practical skills, it will provide you
with the skills to build and run your own models, and to begin your
own research projects.
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Green (Paperback)
Alex Dunkin; Cover design or artwork by Andrew Crooks
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R513
Discovery Miles 5 130
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Out of stock
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Homebody (Paperback)
Alex Dunkin; Illustrated by Andrew Crooks
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R590
Discovery Miles 5 900
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Out of stock
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This is the era of Big Data and computational social science. It is
an era that requires tools which can do more than visualise data
but also model the complex relation between data and human action,
and interaction. Agent-Based Models (ABM) - computational models
which simulate human action and interaction - do just that. This
textbook explains how to design and build ABM and how to link the
models to Geographical Information Systems. It guides you from the
basics through to constructing more complex models which work with
data and human behaviour in a spatial context. All of the
fundamental concepts are explained and related to practical
examples to facilitate learning (with models developed in NetLogo
with all code examples available on the accompanying website). You
will be able to use these models to develop your own applications
and link, where appropriate, to Geographical Information Systems.
All of the key ideas and methods are explained in detail:
geographical modelling; an introduction to ABM; the fundamentals of
Geographical Information Science; why ABM and GIS; using QGIS;
designing and building an ABM; calibration and validation;
modelling human behavior. An applied primer, that provides
fundamental knowledge and practical skills, it will provide you
with the skills to build and run your own models, and to begin your
own research projects.
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