Authoring Computer-Enhanced Simulations: Principles and Issues for Social Science Authors.

Garson, G. David

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Publication Date: 1989

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Authoring Computer-Enhanced Simulations: Principles and Issues for Social Science Authors.

Garson, G. David

Collegiate Microcomputer, v7 n4 p318-38 Nov 1989

Discussion of the use of computer simulation in the social sciences highlights types of simulation strategies and their combinations in comprehensive simulations. The strengths and weaknesses of simulations as instructional and research tools are examined, examples are given, and design issues arising in each type are explored. (29 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Design Requirements, Expert Systems, Higher Education, Induction, Instructional Effectiveness, Models, Monte Carlo Methods, Social Science Research, Social Sciences, Teacher Developed Materials

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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