On Generating Hypotheses Using Computer Simulations

Abstract

Computational models of complex systems, such as teams, task forces, and organizations can be used to reason about the behavior of those systems under diverse conditions. The large number of integrated processes and variables, and the non-linearities inherent in the underlying processes make it difficult for humans, unassisted by computer simulations, to effectively reason about the consequences of any one action. Computer simulation becomes an important tool for generating hypotheses about the behavior of these systems that can then be tested in the lab and field.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA458065

Entities

People

  • Kathleen Carley

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Climate Change
  • Command And Control
  • Complex Systems
  • Computational Modeling
  • Computational Processes
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Computing-Related Activities
  • Environment
  • Experimental Design
  • Hypotheses
  • Information Operations
  • Information Processing
  • Learning
  • Military Research
  • Simulations
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.