This course will provide an introduction to agent-based models and their application to population health research and health policy. Agent-based models utilize stochastic computer simulations to observe the population-level outcomes and patterns of behavior produced when heterogeneous agents interact with other agents and their environment according to preset rules. These models circumvent many of the limitations of traditional analytic approaches and are increasingly used to investigate the spread of health behaviors and outcomes, as well as to compare interventions and policies to promote population health. Topics covered will include the properties of agent-based models, including illustrations from the health and social sciences; the types of questions best answered by agent-based models; the steps involved in developing, calibrating, and validating agent-based models; and the presentation and interpretation of model results. NetLogo software will be used to demonstrate and practice agent-based modeling techniques. Participants will also have the opportunity to propose and receive feedback on an agent-based model addressing their own research question of interest.
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