Addressing Complexity and Systems Thinking Toolkit
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A brief introduction to system dynamics modelling
An introductory guide on concepts, terms, and techniques within system dynamics modelling. Includes helpful examples!
Agent-based modeling in social science, history, and philosophy
A detailed paper discussing the complexities of agent-based modeling in the social sciences, history, and philosophy.
Agent-Based modeling with NetLogo
Dive deep into NetLogo with this series of concise tutorials, covering everything you need to know from the ground up.
Agent-based modeling: an introduction and primer
A concise primer on agent-based modeling, highlighting its versatility across various social sciences disciplines.
Agent-Based Models (Sage Little Green Books)
A short methodology book on agent-based modeling, covering all essentials in five succinct chapters.
Applying agent-based modelling to evaluation
Discover the role of social simulations and agent-based models in policy evaluation through this short video.
Applying community-based system dynamics to combat AI bias
A lecture and Q&A on how community-based systems dynamics can be used to combat racial bias in AI.
Applying systems thinking to community water engagement
A short video presentation on a research project integrating systems thinking with community-driven efforts to manage aquatic systems.
Applying systems thinking to water school programs
A short video presentation on how systems thinking can be applied to investigate and shift mental models in community settings.
Basic Vensim stock-and-flow diagram tutorial
A beginner-friendly guide to creating stock-and-flow diagrams with Vensim, including setting up models and interpreting results.
Causal inference and effect estimation
A beginner's guide to understanding causal inference literature within the field of social sciences and public health.
Causal loop diagrams
A book chapter providing an accessible introduction to causal loop diagrams, with helpful examples and step-by-step instructions.
Constructing causal loop diagrams from large interview data sets
A paper examining four variations on a methodology to develop causal loop diagrams from interview data for an urban health intervention.
Core systems dynamics modelling software
An overview of key software used in the field of system dynamics from the System Dynamics Society.
EGAP methods guides
A set of guides covering the 10 most important points to understand for various issues and methodologies relating to experiments and causal inference.
Evaluating and food security dynamics in Guatemala
A paper providing an example of how to use participatory causal loop diagrams to understand food insecurity in Guatemala.
Feedback dynamics of the low-income rental housing market
A paper providing an example of how system dynamics modeling can be used to analyze COVID-19's impact on housing insecurity.
Fundamentals of NetLogo
Learn agent-based modeling with NetLogo through quick, short lessons that cover everything from basic concepts to model execution.
Fuzzy cognitive mapping
A book chapter on fuzzy cognitive mapping, a tool used for developing and analyzing semi-quantitative causal models.
Generative agent-based modeling: an introduction and tutorial
A cutting-edge paper discussing the integration of large-language models into agent-based modeling for dynamic social systems analysis.
