Week 6: Discussion: Generic Steps for Developing Simulation Models
Figure 6.1 shows the generic steps for developing simulation models. Janssen, Wimmer, and Deljoo (2015) denotes that prior knowledge and experience is needed about the policy context to determine what should be collected. Some of the generic steps in the process can be skipped or combined depending on the policy being modelled.
Select and elaborate on 1 of the generic steps. Include some modelling examples that can be implemented for that particular step.

Remember your initial post on the main topic should be posted by Wednesday 11:59 PM (EST). Your 2 following posts should be commenting on your classmates’ post on different days by Sunday 11:59 PM (EST). You should end the week with 3 total discussion posts.
A quality post is more than stating, “I agree with you.” Maybe you should state why you agree with your classmate’s post. Additionally, post some examples or find a related topic on the internet or University’s library and comment on it in the discussion post.
Reference: Janssen, M., Wimmer, M. A., & Deljoo, A. (Eds.). (2015). Policy practice and digital science: Integrating complex systems, social simulation and public administration in policy research (Vol. 10).

Should also include 2 replies