Fuzzy cognitive mapping

Who it's for: Ideal for learners with a basic understanding of system dynamics modelling who are looking for a “quick and dirty” method to explore system dynamics.

Why we love it: This chapter provides a thorough exploration of fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) as a tool for semi-quantitative causal analysis. The chapter details the process of map construction by comparing two common approaches to analysis: the causal approach and dynamic approach. The authors share their own journey with FCM, discuss common tricks of the trade, provide a brief history of FCM, relevant examples, and a guide to getting started. A perfect resource for someone looking to explore the methodology.

Citation: Barbrook-Johnson, P., & Penn, A. S. (2022). Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping. In P. Barbrook-Johnson & A. S. Penn (Eds.), Systems Mapping: How to build and use causal models of systems (pp. 79–95). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-01919-7_6