Computer Simulation Applications: An Introduction (Applied Social Research Methods) - Hardcover

Whicker, Marcia Lynn; Sigelman, Lee

 
9780803932456: Computer Simulation Applications: An Introduction (Applied Social Research Methods)

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This book offers the first thorough coverage of computer simulations, discussing their strengths and weaknesses as a research method. It outlines the steps involved in building a simulation model to help students develop their own work. It explains how to use a simulation model to test hypotheses, how to evaluate and validate a model and the relative advantages of general purpose programming languages versus specialized sensitivity testing. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to work in this exciting field.

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ISBN 10:  0803932464 ISBN 13:  9780803932463
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1991
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