Agent-Based Modelling and Geographical Information Systems - Price: Rs. 9490

We are now in the era of Big Data and computational social science, which requires tools more than simple data visualization to model the complex relationships between data, human actions, and interactions. Agent-Based Modelling and Geographical Information Systems are where these tools come in. This textbook explores in detail how to design and implement Agent-Based Models (ABM) and connect them with Geographical Information Systems (GIS). It takes a holistic journey from fundamental concepts to building advanced models that analyze spatial data and human behavior. Key principles are made clear through practical examples, with models developed in NetLogo and all accompanying code available on the website. This resource will allow you to build your own applications and, where possible, link to GIS. Detailed discussions cover fundamental themes: geographical modeling, an introduction to ABM, fundamental principles of Geographical Information Science, integration of ABM and GIS, use of QGIS, design and construction of an ABM, calibration and validation, and modeling human behavior. It will provide you with the skills necessary to build and manage your own models and to start working on your research projects as a primer and practical guide.