Re: Basic References on ABM validation/verification

[Doug Donalson]

Here are two potential references:

Bart, J. 1995.  Acceptance criteria for using individual based models for
management decisions.  Ecological Applications 5:411-420.

Rykiel, E.J., 1996. Testing ecological models: the meaning of validation.
Ecological Modelling. 90, 229-244.

In general, I use two terms: "verification" for demonstrating the the model
is (relativly) bug free, and "validation" for comparing the model results to
some external data of mechanism.  For the two terms combined I tend to use
"black magic" [grin].  Unfortunatly, the reality of validation is that it as
complex as the systems we study.  Best of luck!

Cheers,

   D4

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Subject: Basic References on ABM validation/verification


> Hello List,
>
> I hope this is not a redundant request.  I am trying to get a paper on ABM
accepted into a medical journal, and in the first cycle of revisions they
are asking for some references regarding interpretation of results from the
ABM.  I recall a thread on this list about 6-8 months ago that arose from
Steve Railsbach's experience with an Ecology journal, and I have reviewed
that thread in the archives (Nancy Leveson was referenced, if I  recall).
But what I think they want is something more basic regarding construction of
the ABM, particularly with respect to the progression from writing the
program (with the RNGs seeded) to some sort of statistical analysis (Monte
Carlo?).  If anyone out there could give me where to look for someting like
this it would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.
>
> Yours,
> Gary An,MD
> Department of Trauma, Cook County Hospital
>
> PS.  I would also appreciate any corrections/suggestions regarding the
semantics of my question, if deemed necessary.
>
>
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