CSCC 34 Midterm Reviewer

Question 1

It is a purposeful representation of some real system and is used to solve problems or answer questions about a system or a class of systems.

Answer 1

Model

Question 2

To formulate a model means to design its ________ and _______

Answer 2

assumptions and algorithms

Question 3

We can formulate a model that includes clusters of items and an individual “agent” that searches for
the items in the model world.

Answer 3

Purpose

Question 4

Because the assumptions in the first version of a model are experimental, we have to test whether they are
appropriate and useful.

Answer 4

Evaluation

Question 5

We need to start with a very clear research question because this question then serves as compass
and filter for designing a model

Answer 5

Formulate the Question

Question 6

Agent-based modeling is “naive” in the sense that we are not trying to aggregate agents and what they are doing in some abstract variables like abundance, biomass, overall wealth, demographic rates, or nutrient fluxes

Answer 6

Assemble Hypotheses

Question 7

The modeling cycle must be started with the most simple model possible, because we want to
develop understanding gradually, while iterating through the cycle.

Answer 7

Simplification

Question 8

It includes scales, entities, state variables, processes, and parameters.

Answer 8

Choose Model Structure

Question 9

There are models where individuals or agents are described as unique and autonomous entities that
usually interact with each other and their environment locally.

Answer 9

Agent-Based Modelling

Question 10

Using ABMs lets us address problems that concern emergence: system dynamics that arise from how the
system’s individual components interact with and respond to each other and their environment

Answer 10

Emergence

Question 11

Organized by subject area and currently contains more than 200 models.

Answer 11

Sample Models

Question 12

These are models designed to be used in schools in the context of
curricula developed by the CCL at Northwestern University. Some of these are models are
also listed under Sample Models.

Answer 12

Curricular Models

Question 13

Simple demonstrations of particular features of NetLogo.

Answer 13

Code Examples

Question 14

Participatory simulations for use with groups. e.g., in the classroom.

Answer 14

Hubnet Activities

Question 15

Turtles are agents that can move, i.e., kinds of turtles

Answer 15

Mobile Agents

Question 16

Square cells that represent space. The world is a rectangular grid of patches.

Answer 16

Patches

Question 17

Connections between two turtles, representing relationships, e.g., a network

Answer 17

Links

Question 18

The overall controller of a model and its display.

Answer 18

Observer

Question 19

The patterns or phenomena that emerge as a result of individual behaviors and interactions within the model.

Answer 19

Emergence

Question 20

The ability of individuals to adjust their behavior in response to changing conditions or circumstances.

Answer 20

Adaptive Behavior

Question 21

How well an individual’s traits or behaviors align with the traits or behaviors of their social peers, serving as an implicit fitness measure.

Answer 21

Fitness

Question 22

The setup of initial conditions and parameters to begin the simulation.

Answer 22

Initialization

Question 23

Any external data or parameters used by the model.

Answer 23

Input Data

Question 24

Provides an overview of the main processes, actions, or events that occur in the model, including how they are scheduled or sequenced.

Answer 24

Process Overview and Scheduling

Question 25

Describes the key components (entities), their attributes (state variables), and the scales (spatial or temporal) at which the model operates.

Answer 25

Entities State Variables, and Scales

Question 26

The purpose outlines the objectives and goals of the model, explaining what the model intends to address or study.

Answer 26

Purpose