Designing and Building an Agent-Based Model

Can the Agent Based Modeling Represent the OER

“…This requires from agents to be active rather than purely passive [7]. Abdou et al [24] indicate that agents are conventionally described as having four important characteristics:…”

“…A model is a simplified representation of a "target" system that expresses as clearly as possible the way in which that system operates [24]. This representation can take several forms such as equation, a graphical network, etc.…”

“…According to Abdou et al [24], an Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) is a computational method that enables a researcher to create, analyze, and experiment with models composed of agents that interact within an environment. A model is a simplified representation of a "target" system that expresses as clearly as possible the way in which that system operates [24].…”

“…Nevertheless, every agent design has to include mechanisms for receiving input from the environment, for storing a history of previously input and actions, for devising what to do next, for carrying out actions and for distributing outputs [24].…”

The Integration of Agent-Based Modelling and Geographical Information for Geospatial Simulation

“…Once a model has been conceptualised, it must be formalised into a specifi cation which can be developed into a computer programme (Grimm andRailsback 2012 andAbdou et al 2012 offer constructive advice on this); if the model is required to be run as a computer simulation. The process of formalisation involves being precise about what an identifi ed theory relating to a phenomena of interest means, making sure that it is complete and coherent.…”