A Framework for Epistemological Perspectives on Simulation

Joerg Becker (), Bjoern Niehaves () and Karsten Klose ()
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Joerg Becker: http://www.wi.uni-muenster.de/is/organisation/becker/index.html
Bjoern Niehaves: http://www.wi.uni-muenster.de/is/organisation/mitarbeiter/niehaves/index.html
Karsten Klose: http://www.wi.uni-muenster.de/is/organisation/mitarbeiter/klose/index.html

Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation, 2005, vol. 8, issue 4, 1

Abstract: Simulation is a widely-used research method going back to a long history in numerous disciplines and in many research communities. But the epistemological status of simulation remains unclear and very much depends on the individual propositions of the researcher. At this juncture, we develop a reference framework which allows structuring and systematizing (often hidden) epistemological assumptions made by researchers when applying simulation as a research method. Afterwards, we show how to apply the reference framework by analysing the influence of the consensus-oriented approach (as one possible epistemological position) on simulation research.

Keywords: Simulation; Epistemology; Reference Framework; Ontology; Consensus-Oriented Approach (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005-10-31
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