Chapter 12: Modelling

Question 1

Model

Answer 1

representation of a physical system or process

Question 2

Computer Modelling

Answer 2

any activity that involves using software abstraction to represent a real or virtual problem

Question 3

Scenarios

Answer 3

conditions or situations in the environment that can change

Question 4

Computer Model

Answer 4

is a block of code or logic that takes in an argument or multiple arguments and returns a result or set of results

Question 5

Simulations

Answer 5

running a model to allow different scenarios to be tested

Question 6

Emergent behavior

Answer 6

are behaviors that are observed in the environment as a whole but that are not observed in the individual agents

Question 7

Examples of Real Life Models

Answer 7

Covid - 19 Model

Engineering Model

Question 8

What does ABM stand for?

Answer 8

Agent based Modelling

Question 9

What is ABM

Answer 9

It involves building models to simulate the actions and interactions of individuals “agent” within an environment

Question 10

Benefits of ABM

Answer 10

easy to work out a basic set of rules for an agent

Helps describe complex situations

Question 11

Uses of ABM in Biology

Answer 11

Tumour growth

Immune Systems

Question 12

Uses of ABM in Business

Answer 12

Supply-Chains

Teamwork

Question 13

Uses of ABM in Technology

Answer 13

Social Media Usage

Logistical System