{"id":265,"date":"2021-09-08T15:32:07","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T19:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/?page_id=265"},"modified":"2021-10-13T12:41:32","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T16:41:32","slug":"reading-group-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/reading-group\/reading-group-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Group Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Below you will find the syllabus for the reading group, which occurs every Thursday at 11AM through November 18, 2021.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 1 (8\/19\/2021): Introduction to Model and Systems Thinking (pt. 1)<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles of modeling and simulation; <a href=\"https:\/\/buprimo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/f\/1du03mk\/ALMA_BOSU151974091340001161\">Chapter 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A tutorial on conceptual modeling for simulation; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/302480626_A_tutorial_on_conceptual_modeling_for_simulation\">Sections 1-3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Define and describe modelling<\/li>\n<li>Define and describe simulation<\/li>\n<li>Describe the advantages and disadvantages of modelling and simulation (M &amp; S)<\/li>\n<li>Describe conceptual modelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is modelling?<\/li>\n<li>What is simulation?<\/li>\n<li>How are the M &amp; S distinct from other analytic tools?<\/li>\n<li>What is conceptual modelling?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 2 (8\/26\/2021): Introduction to model and systems thinking (pt. 2)<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Principles of modeling and simulation; <a href=\"https:\/\/ebookcentral.proquest.com\/lib\/bu\/reader.action?docID=427580&amp;amp;ppg=41\">Chapter 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A tutorial on conceptual modeling for simulation; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/302480626_A_tutorial_on_conceptual_modeling_for_simulation\">Sections 4-8<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe how M &amp; S can be used to solve analytic problems<\/li>\n<li>Describe how M &amp; S can be used to gain insight<\/li>\n<li>Describe the role of uncertainty in M &amp; S<\/li>\n<li>Describe key requirements of a good conceptual model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How can M &amp; S be used to solved analytic problems?<\/li>\n<li>How can M &amp; S be used to gain insight?<\/li>\n<li>What is the role of uncertainty in M &amp; S?<\/li>\n<li>What are key requirements of a good conceptual model?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 3 (9\/2\/2021): Ethics<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bak, M.A.R. (2020) <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/0037549720932656\">Computing Fairness: Ethics of Modeling and Simulation in Public Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Recommended: Shults FL, Wildman WJ, Dignum V. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.informs-sim.org\/wsc18papers\/includes\/files\/362.pdf\">The ethics of computer modeling and simulation<\/a>. In 2018 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe the various ways simulation designs express ethical assumptions<\/li>\n<li>Describe how to use models and simulations responsibly and ethically<\/li>\n<li>Describe how to represent norms within simulatinos and why this matters<\/li>\n<li>Describe how to consult with stakeholders about the ethical dimensions of designing a simulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do simulation designs express ethical assumptions?<\/li>\n<li>How can simulations be used responsibly and ethically?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 4 (9\/9\/2021): Introduction to Modelling Methods and Elements (pt. 1)<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marshall DA, Burgos-Liz L, IJzerman MJ, Osgood ND, Padula WV, Higashi MK, Wong PK, Pasupathy KS, Crown W<a href=\"https:\/\/www.valueinhealthjournal.com\/article\/S1098-3015(14)04764-0\/fulltext?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1098301514047640%3Fshowall%3Dtrue\">Applying dynamic simulation modeling methods in health care delivery research\u2014the SIMULATE checklist: report of the ISPOR simulation modeling emerging good practices task force<\/a>.Value in health. 2015 Jan 1;18(1):5-16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe Agent Based Models (ABMs), Discrete Event Models (DEMs), and Systems Dynamics Models (SDMs)<\/li>\n<li>Compare and contrast features of ABMs, DEMs, and SDMs<\/li>\n<li>Describe the SIMULATE checklist for assessing whether simulations are appropriate for addressing a given problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are disinct features of ABMs, DEMs, and SDMs?<\/li>\n<li>What are the similarities and differences of ABMs, DEMs, and SDMs?<\/li>\n<li>What are SIMULATE criteria for assessing whether M &amp; S are appropriate for addressing a given problem?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Model Example: Interaction<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.anylogic.com\/model\/a52d5c19-6a04-4ade-bea4-c2f7d470d037?mode=SETTINGS\">Schelling Segregation Model<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 5 (9\/16\/2021): Introduction to Modelling Methods and Elements (pt. 2)<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marshall DA, Burgos-Liz L, IJzerman MJ, Crown W, Padula WV, Wong PK, Pasupathy KS, Higashi MK, Osgood ND. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valueinhealthjournal.com\/article\/S1098-3015(15)00015-7\/fulltext?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1098301515000157%3Fshowall%3Dtrue\">Selecting a dynamic simulation modeling method for health care delivery research\u2014Part 2: Report of the ISPOR Dynamic Simulation Modeling Emerging Good Practices Task Force<\/a>.Value in health. 2015 Mar 1;18(2):147-60.<\/li>\n<li><em>Recommended<\/em>: Robinson S. <a href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore-ieee-org.ezproxy.bu.edu\/stamp\/stamp.jsp?tp=&amp;arnumber=7408298\">A tutorial on conceptual modeling for simulation<\/a>. \u00a0In 2015 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC) 2015 Dec 6 (pp. 1820-1834). IEEE.<\/li>\n<li><em>Recommended<\/em>: Spiegel M, Reynolds PF, Brogan DC. <a href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore-ieee-org.ezproxy.bu.edu\/document\/1574279\">A case study of model context for simulation composability and reusability<\/a>. In Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference, 2005. 2005 Dec 4 (pp. 8-pp). IEEE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify which simulation modelling method is most appropriate for a given purpose and object<\/li>\n<li>Describe fundamental elements of good practices in modelling<\/li>\n<li>Describe differences between dynamic and mode traditional simulation modelling method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What criteria can be used for deciding which simulation modelling method if best for a given purpose and objective?<\/li>\n<li>What are fundamental elements of good practices in modelling?<\/li>\n<li>What are differences between dynamic and more traditional simulation methods?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Model Example: Emergence<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.anylogic.com\/model\/7b9debb6-a50f-4a97-a941-7fbfffc08c3c?mode=SETTINGS\">Flocks of Boids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 6 (9\/23\/2021): Modelling Considerations and Best Practices for ABMs<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hammond RA. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK305917\/\">Considerations and best practices in agent-based modeling to inform policy<\/a>. In Assessing the use of agent-based models for tobacco regulation 2015 Jul 17. National Academies Press (US).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe common uses of ABMs<\/li>\n<li>Describe the key building blocks of ABMs, using the Properties Actions Rules Time and Environment (PARTE) framework<\/li>\n<li>Describe best practices for development of ABMs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are common uses of ABMs?<\/li>\n<li>What are the building blocks of ABMs?<\/li>\n<li>What are ABM development best practices?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 7 (9\/30\/2021): ABMs (Emergence)<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friesen, M. R., Gordon, R., &amp; McLeod, R. D. (2014). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igi-global.com\/chapter\/exploring-emergence-within-social-systems-with-agent-based-models\/106761\">Exploring Emergence within Social Systems with Agent Based Models.<\/a> In D. Adamatti, G. Dimuro, &amp; H. Coelho (Ed.), Interdisciplinary Applications of Agent-Based Social Simulation and Modeling (pp. 52-71). IGI Global.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe what ABMs are able to model and what scenarios should not be modelled using ABMs<\/li>\n<li>Describe assumptions inherent in modelling with ABMs<\/li>\n<li>Define and describe the concept of emergence<\/li>\n<li>Define and describe the different modelling units (e.g., agents, properties and interactions) in ABMs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do ABMs seem to require collaborative model building? Who are the people who need to be involved in the model building process?<\/li>\n<li>Does your area of research\/interest seem like a good fit for ABM? Why?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 8 (10\/7\/2021): Case Study--Infectious Disease in Bogota<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gomez J, Prieto J, Leon E, Rodr\u0131guez A (2021) <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0245787\">INFEKTA\u2014An agent-based model for transmission of infectious diseases: The COVID-19 case in Bogota, Colombia<\/a>. PLoS ONE 16(2):e0245787.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe and contrast compartmental models and ABMs as approaches to COVID-19.<\/li>\n<li>Match the different components of the model to the modeling units and interactions discussed in last week\u2019s reading group on ABMs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do the assumptions in the model seem reasonable?<\/li>\n<li>Is there anything missing from this model that you think should have been included or vice versa?<\/li>\n<li>How could this model be adjusted to be applicable globally?<\/li>\n<li>What are the strengths and weaknesses of using ABMs to model COVID-19? How do compartmental models or complex systems take account of these limitations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Model Example: ABM<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.anylogic.com\/model\/9806d370-f0a8-48d1-b3e1-3537721b39ba?mode=SETTINGS\">INFEKTA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 9 (10\/14\/2021): DEMS<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wainer, G. A. (2009). Discrete-event modeling and simulation: a practitioner&#8217;s approach. Boca Raton, CRC Press.\n<ul>\n<li>Chapter 2- <a href=\"\/pubhealthsim\/files\/2021\/09\/Introduction-to-the-DEVS-Modeling-and-Simulation-Formalism.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introduction to the DEVS Modeling and Simulation Formalism<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe which scenarios are appropriate for discrete event models and which scenarios should not be modeled using discrete event models<\/li>\n<li>Identify assumptions inherent in modeling with discrete event models<\/li>\n<li>Identify the different modeling units inherent in discrete event models<\/li>\n<li>Describe how discrete event models differ from ABMs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does this type of model seem like a good fit for your research?<\/li>\n<li>When thinking about learning a new type of modeling and translating the process to applied researchers, would you prefer to explain discrete event models or ABMs? Why?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 10 (10\/21\/2021): SDMs<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Elsawah, S., Pierce, S.A, Hamilton, Serena H, Van Delden, H., Haase, D., Elmahdi, A., and Jakeman, A.J., &#8220;<a href=\"\/pubhealthsim\/files\/2021\/09\/An-overview-of-the-system-dynamics-process-for-integrated-modelling-of-socio-ecological-systems.pdf\">An overview of the system dynamics process for integrated modelling of socio-ecological systems<\/a>: Lessons on Good Modelling Practice from Five Case Studies.&#8221; Environmental Modelling &amp; Software: With Environment Data News 93 (2017): 127-45.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe what SDMs models are able to model and what scenarios should not be modeled using SDMs<\/li>\n<li>Identify assumptions inherent in SDMs<\/li>\n<li>Describe how space can be modeled in SDMs Identify how SDMs differ from DEMs and ABMs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have taken courses\/worked with simulation modeling, did you learn about this?<\/li>\n<li>Is it the modelers responsibility to explain how the modeling process may contribute?<\/li>\n<li>Out of the three modelling modalities we have learned about, which one relies more on the programmer and which on Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)? Does this make one better than the others in your mind?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Model Example: Combining ABM, DEM, SDM Simulation Modalities<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.anylogic.com\/model\/e4e5977c-ecec-4d6f-b21f-6e6de7f73a81?mode=SETTINGS\">Epidemic and Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 11 (10\/28\/2021): Case Study--Planning Beyond the Worker<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peck, W.J., and Finke, D.A., &#8220;<a href=\"\/pubhealthsim\/files\/2021\/09\/Systems_Dynamic_Modeling_Planning_Beyond_the_Worker.pdf\">Systems_Dynamic_Modeling_Planning_Beyond_the_Worker<\/a>.&#8221; 2019 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), 2019, 2606-616.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe how SDM is effective in estimating long-run resource requirements<\/li>\n<li>Identify the basics of SDM to observe the nuances of creating a model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are some basic steps of creating an SDM?<\/li>\n<li>How could you alter the process using different real-world data?<\/li>\n<li>How could this case study be incorporated into your research and modeling?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 12 (11\/4\/2021): Parameterization and Calibration 1<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hunt, R.J., Doherty, J., and Tonkin, M.J., &#8220;<a href=\"\/pubhealthsim\/files\/2021\/09\/Are-Models-Too-Simple_-Arguments-for-Increased-Parameterization-_-Enhanced-Reader.pdf\">Are Models Too Simple_ Arguments for Increased Parameterization _ Enhanced Reader<\/a>.&#8221; Ground Water 45, no. 3 (2007): 254-62.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify and describe traditional model calibration approaches<\/li>\n<li>Identify and describe the regularized inversion calibration approach<\/li>\n<li>Identify differences between the two calibration approaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Should models be as simple as possible?<\/li>\n<li>How have you used the traditional model calibration and regularized inversion approach in your modeling?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 13 (11\/11\/2021): Parameterization and Calibration 2<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Qiu, N., Park, C., Gao, Y., Fang, J., Sun, G., and Kim, N. H. (November 9, 2017). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1115\/1.4038298\">Sensitivity-Based Parameter Calibration and Model Validation Under Model Error \u00a0ASME<\/a>. J. Mech. Des. January 2018; 140(1): 011403.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify discrepancy terms to avoid biased calibration parameters<\/li>\n<li>Describe a simple calibration based on sensitivity information resulting from model errors<\/li>\n<li>Identify the differences between sensitivity-based calibration, conventional least squares calibration, and Bayesian calibration method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How can sensitivity-based calibration be applied across disciplines?<\/li>\n<li>What are the strengths and weaknesses of SBC?<\/li>\n<li>What high-dimension design problems are you working on that can benefit from SBC?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Session 14 (11\/18\/2021): Verification and Validation<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\n<em>Readings<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gore RJ, Lynch CJ, Kavak H. <a href=\"\/pubhealthsim\/files\/2021\/09\/Applying-statistical-debugging-for-enhanced-trace-validation-of-agent-based-models.pdf\">Applying statistical debugging for enhanced trace validation of agent-based models<\/a>. Simulation. 2017 Apr;93(4):273-84.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vmasc.shinyapps.io\/VandVCalculator\/\">V and V Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Learning Objectives<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Define verification and validation<\/li>\n<li>Identify the characteristics of trace validation<\/li>\n<li>Identify the benefits of the V&amp;V calculator<\/li>\n<li>Identify and describe the verification and validation challenges of ABMs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Discussion Questions<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are differences between verification and validation?<\/li>\n<li>What is trace validation and the V&amp;V calculator?<\/li>\n<li>What experimental evaluations have you developed that could benefit from trace validation?<\/li>\n<li>How could trace validation be strengthened to be implemented to ABM more universally?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below you will find the syllabus for the reading group, which occurs every Thursday at 11AM through November 18, 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16050,"featured_media":0,"parent":82,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/no-sidebars.php","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16050"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=265"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":312,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/265\/revisions\/312"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/82"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/pubhealthsim\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}