MSC-Creating and Analyzing Computer Models and Simulations Lesson

Creating and Analyzing Computer Models and Simulations

An example of a framework that can be used to experiment with agent-based modeling and simulation is NetLogo, developed at Northwestern University. NetLogo is good for rapid prototyping and uses the easy-to-learn LOGO language. It provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) designer and a visual representation of the world using slider bars, buttons, and graphs.

Individual agents in NetLogo are referred to as "turtles." Agents may have a "breed" that allows separation of turtles by any desired classification. Each turtle has a memory, and for each "tick" of time, all turtles are "asked" to execute their desired procedures.

Net Logo Activity

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