System Dynamics and Computer Modeling Expertise. A Conceptual Structure Research Inquiry

Abstract

This research examined the conceptual structures of 22 expert system dynamists from 10 countries in order to investigate the extent to which representations of their knowledge revealed similarities in conceptual structure properties. The results revealedless similarity than has been found in experts from other fields. It was hypothesized that the hetrogenity of the sample combined with the fact that the filed itself is still developing were the major contributor factors that produced the results. The methodology was then employed with graduate students to examine shifts in their conceptual structures as they acquired system dynamics knowledge. The results were reported in an appendix to the main study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 12, 1993
Accession Number
ADA269860

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  • Mark E. Siegel

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  • Causal Reasoning
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • District Of Columbia
  • Expert Systems
  • Instructors
  • Judgment
  • Military Research
  • Personal Computers
  • Psychology
  • Reasoning
  • Simulations
  • Students
  • Thinking

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