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Autore |
Sokolowski John A. <1953-> |
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Modeling and simulation for analyzing global events / / John A. Sokolowski, Catherine M. Banks |
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Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley, c2009 |
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1-282-23708-X |
9786612237089 |
0-470-48699-6 |
0-470-48698-8 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (221 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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BanksCatherine M. <1960-> |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Event history analysis |
Event history analysis - Computer simulation |
History - Mathematical models |
Social sciences - Mathematical models |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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MODELING AND SIMULATION FOR ANALYZING GLOBAL EVENTS; CONTENTS; Preface; I PRINCIPLES OF MODELING AND SIMULATION: ADVANCING GLOBAL STUDIES; 1 Modeling and Simulation: What, When, and Why; Introduction; An Overview of Modeling and Simulation; A Brief History of Modeling and Simulation; Why Use Modeling and Simulation; Conclusions; Key Terms; References; Further Reading; 2 Research Methodologies for Modeling Global Events; Introduction; Global Events and the Social Sciences; Qualitative and Quantitative Research; Modeling and Simulation of Global Events; Mapping Data: A Suggested Methodology |
Model ValidationConclusions; Key Terms; References; II MODELING PARADIGMS; 3 System Dynamics; Introduction; Dynamic System Behavior; Building Blocks of System Dynamics Models; Conclusions; Key Terms; References; 4 Agent-Based Modeling and Social Networks; Introduction; Agent-Based Models: Description and Definition; Social Networks; Building an Agent-Based Model; Conclusions; Key Terms; References; 5 Game Theory; Introduction; Fundamentals of Game |
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