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Overcoming design and development challenges in agent-based modeling using ASCAPE.

Mario E Inchiosa1, Miles T Parker

  • 1BiosGroup, Inc., 317 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA. mario.inchosia@biosgroup.com

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
|May 16, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The ASCAPE agent-based modeling environment simplifies model design. This technology benefits modelers by reducing the need for deep programming knowledge, promoting wider adoption in social sciences.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational Social Science
  • Agent-Based Modeling

Background:

  • Agent-based modeling (ABM) is a powerful tool for social science research.
  • Current ABM environments like ASCAPE require significant programming expertise, hindering broader adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate how ASCAPE software technology can lower the barrier to entry for agent-based model design and investigation.
  • To highlight benefits for modelers irrespective of their programming proficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of ASCAPE software capabilities.
  • Analysis of how ASCAPE mitigates programming requirements in ABM.

Main Results:

  • The ASCAPE environment significantly eases the design and investigation of agent-based models.

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  • The technology reduces the need for in-depth programming knowledge.

    • Conclusions:

    • ASCAPE software can accelerate the adoption of agent-based modeling in social sciences.
    • The platform offers substantial benefits to modelers of all programming skill levels.