Who is it for?
While intended for public health researchers and social scientists, other professionals are welcome. No experience in computer programming is expected.
What will you learn?
By the end of the course, you will be able to design and build an agent-based computer simulation in NetLogofor your own research question.
ABM Theory:Agent-based modelling (ABM) is a computer simulation method where individuals interact with each other and their environment.
When to use an agent-based model
Calibrating and validating your model
Designing and running simulation experiments, and interpreting their results