RM625.00
by Andrew Crooks
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ISBN: 9781473958647Format: HardbackTotal Pages: 558By: Quinton, M.D. GopenPublisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical PublishersPublication Year: 2013Weight (kg): 0.75---------------his textbook explains how to design and build ABM and how to link the models to Geographical Information Systems. It guides you from the basics through to constructing more complex models which work with data and human behaviour in a spatial context. All of the fundamental concepts are explained and related to practical examples to facilitate learning (with models developed in NetLogo with all code examples available on the accompanying website). You will be able to use these models to develop your own applications and link, where appropriate, to Geographical Information Systems.
All of the key ideas and methods are explained in detail:
geographical modelling
an introduction to ABM
the fundamentals of Geographical Information Science
using QGIS
designing and building an ABM
calibration and validation
modelling human behavior.
An applied primer, that provides fundamental knowledge and practical skills, it will provide you with the skills to build and run your own models, and to begin your own research