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Lecture 4

Agent-Based Modeling
Agent-based modeling (ABM) is a computational modeling technique used to
simulate and study complex systems by modeling individual agents and their
interactions. In ABM, agents are autonomous entities that can perceive their
environment, make decisions, and interact with other agents and their
surroundings.

Key Components of Agent-Based Modeling:


a) Agents
b) Environment
c) Rules and Behaviors
d) Interactions
e) Emergent Behavior
Advantages of Agent-Based Modeling:
1. Capturing Heterogeneity
ABM can capture the heterogeneity and diversity of individuals within a
system, allowing for more realistic modeling of real-world phenomena.
2. Dynamic and Adaptive
ABM models can capture the dynamics and adaptability of agents over time,
enabling the study of system behavior under changing conditions.
3. Bottom-up Approach
ABM starts from the behavior and interactions of individual agents,
providing insights into how macro-level patterns or phenomena emerge from
micro-level interactions.
4. Policy Experiments
ABM can be used to simulate and test the effects of different policies,
interventions, or decision-making strategies on the system's behavior and
outcomes.
Agent-based modeling provides a powerful tool
for understanding complex systems and
studying the behavior of individual agents
within those systems. By representing agents'
behaviors and interactions, ABM enables
researchers to gain insights into the dynamics,
emergence, and collective behavior of complex
systems in a wide range of disciplines.
Define the Research Question
Designing and
Identify the Agents
implementing agent-
Define the Environment
based models
Model the Interactions
involves several steps
Parameterization
and considerations.
Implement the Model

Test and Validate the Model

Calibration and Optimization

Experimentation and Analysis

Documentation and Communication


It's important to note that designing and
implementing agent-based models can be a
complex process, requiring knowledge of both
the specific domain and programming or
modeling techniques. It may involve
collaboration with experts from relevant
disciplines to ensure the model's accuracy and
usefulness in addressing the research
question.
Remember that agent-based models are
simplifications of real-world systems and
involve assumptions and simplifying
assumptions. Careful consideration should
be given to the model's scope,
assumptions, and limitations to avoid
overgeneralizing or misinterpreting the
results.
Model Representation

Input Data

Simulation and Simulation Execution


analysis of complex
systems involve the Sensitivity Analysis

use of computational Validation and Calibration

models to study and Output Analysis

understand the Scenario Testing


behavior and dynamics
Complexity Measures Validation and Verification
of intricate systems.
Communication and Decision Support
Simulation and analysis of complex systems
enable researchers to explore and understand
the dynamics, interactions, and emergent
properties of intricate phenomena. By
integrating computational models, empirical
data, and analysis techniques, they provide
valuable insights into complex systems and
support decision-making in various fields,
including economics, ecology,
transportation, social sciences, and public
health.

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