Agent-Based Modeling

Due Date: April 17, 2012

Spring 2012

Psychology 120

Write a one-page summary of the paper “Agent-based modeling: Methods and techniques for simulating human systems.”

Your summary should include the following sections:

1. Main Thesis: What are the main benefits?

2. Agent-Based Simulation: Outline the areas of application of ABM.

3. Other Areas: Are there other areas of application for ABMs?

4. Issues: What are some of the issues or potential issues with the use of ABM?

5. Discussion: Did you find this article helpful for understanding ABM? Why or why not?

You can work with others in addressing these questions, but the summary must be in your own words. Your answer should be in a Word document or document that can be opened in Word. Send your answer to mematthews@ucdavis.edu and jcschank@ucdavis.edu.