The workshop will introduce tools which add value to social data, including simulation modelling, data fusion and visualisation. We will use examples from the NeISS project to demonstrate the relevance of these tools to problems in disciplines as diverse as social policy, geography, health sciences and criminology.

Web tools for social simulation

             Session Information         
Workshop Title

Web tools for social simulation

Abstract

The workshop will introduce tools which add value to social data, including simulation modelling, data fusion and visualisation.  We will use examples from the NeISS project to demonstrate the relevance of these tools to problems in disciplines as diverse as social policy, geography, health sciences and criminology. 

Project/Service Name

National e-Infrastructure for Social Simulation (NeISS)

Institution

University of Leeds

Website url

http://www.neiss.org.uk

Workshop facilitator(s)
  • Mark Birkin, Professor of Spatial Analysis and Policy, University of Leeds
  • Professor Rob Procter, Director, Manchester e-Research Centre, University of Manchester

Take away

Delegates will gain a better understanding of the way in which simulations are being used in the social sciences; they will be encouraged to download specific tools for use in their own research and teaching.

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