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  • 1Department of Physics, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, 804 Taiwan [corrected] Republic of China. busl1972@alumni.nsysu.edu.tw

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This study introduces a simple graphic method to identify driver-response systems in various interactions. Quantitative analysis using correlation dimension is also presented for robust system identification.

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Area of Science:

  • Complex Systems Analysis
  • Network Science
  • Information Theory

Background:

  • Distinguishing causal relationships in complex systems is challenging.
  • Existing methods for identifying driver-response systems can be complex and limited in scope.
  • Understanding system dynamics requires accurate identification of causal drivers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple yet effective approach for distinguishing driver from response systems.
  • To provide a method applicable to diverse interaction types (unidirectional, bidirectional) and system structures.
  • To enable both qualitative graphical and quantitative correlation dimension-based analysis of system dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • A direct graphic method for intuitive detection of driver-response relationships.
  • Quantitative estimation using the concept of correlation dimension for robust analysis.
  • Application to systems with unidirectional or bidirectional interactions.
  • Applicability to identical or structurally different systems.

Main Results:

  • The proposed graphic method simplifies the detection of driver-response relationships.
  • The correlation dimension approach provides a quantitative measure for system identification.
  • The method demonstrates versatility across different interaction types and system structures.
  • Successful distinction between driver and response systems is achieved.

Conclusions:

  • The presented approach offers a simple and versatile tool for analyzing driver-response dynamics.
  • The combination of graphic and quantitative methods enhances the reliability of system identification.
  • This method advances the understanding of causal interactions in complex systems.