Delft Method for System Dynamics

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Auping, Willem, author.

d’Hont, Floortje, author.

Kubli, Merla, author.

Slinger, Jill, author.

Steinmann, Patrick, author.

van der Heijde, Floris, author.

van Daalen, Els, author.

Pruyt, Erik, author.

Thissen, Wil, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Textbooks.

Social sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] TU Delft Open 2024.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

The Delft Method for System Dynamics (SD) is a proven method for learning basic SD. The method focuses on learning by doing: first you try to work through an exercise, and if you do not understand something, then you can look up the theory. The book contains exercises on topics such as causal loop diagrams, delays, and when SD is an appropriate methodology. It also contains modelling exercises that show students how to build low to medium complexity models, and how to use these models for policy analysis. The theory chapters cover all phases of the modelling cycle: problem articulation, conceptualisation, formulation, evaluation (including validation and scenario analysis), and policy analysis. This book is intended for students and teachers in large or small System Dynamics courses, and for motivated students that want to learn SD at their own pace.

Contents:

Preface

Introduction to System Dynamics

The first modelling cycle

Model formulation 1

Model formulation 2

Model evaluation

Problem Formulation and Conceptualisation

Formulation

Evaluation

Model use and policy testing

References

Notes:

Description based on online resource