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Achter, Sebastian; Borit, Melania; Chattoe-Brown, Edmund; Siebers, Peer-Olaf – International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2022
This article describes and justifies a reporting standard to improve data use documentation in Agent-Based Modelling. Following the development of reporting standards for models themselves, empirical modelling has now developed to the point where these standards need to take equally effective account of data use (which previously has tended to be…
Descriptors: Data Use, Data Analysis, Models, Usability
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Elsenbroich, Corinna; Badham, Jennifer – International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2023
Agent-based models combine data and theory during both development and use of the model. As models have become increasingly data driven, it is easy to start thinking of agent-based modelling as an empirical method, akin to statistical modelling, and reduce the role of theory. We argue that both types of information are important where the past is…
Descriptors: Models, Futures (of Society), Research Methodology, Systems Approach
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Silver, Christina; Rivers, Christine – International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2016
This paper presents an empirically-derived CAQDAS Postgraduate Learning Model (CPLM) that illustrates the importance of integrated learning of qualitative methodology and technology for postgraduate students. Developed from analysis of a qualitative data-set of interview transcripts, survey responses and support-session observations constructed…
Descriptors: Correlation, Graduate Students, Models, Information Technology
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Nind, Melanie; Armstrong, Alan; Cansdale, Mal; Collis, Anne; Hooper, Clare; Parsons, Sarah; Power, Andrew – International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2017
This paper explores the potential of an online TimeBank for inclusive research to address some of the challenges related to the unequal distribution of power and money for researchers within and outside the academy working in collaboration. The problem, the concept of TimeBanking, and the relationship of TimeBanking to inclusive research…
Descriptors: Social Science Research, Money Management, Banking, Power Structure