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Informationen zum Autor CONTRIBUTORS OUTSIDE WESTERN HEMISPHERE Herman J Ader Netherlands Inge Bramsen Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Pieter H de Vries University of Groningen Dieter Gernert Technische Universitat, Munchen Reint Geuze University of Groningen Alden S Klovdahl Australian National University Ben J M Mulder University of Groningen Klaus G Troitzch Koblenz-Landau University Rob van Ouwerkerk University of Groningen Wai Chan Chinese University of Hong Kong Klappentext This book introduces the new computer-based research methods for studying and modeling complex social phenomena. It is the first coherent collection that surveys the impact that computer-based methods have had on the social and behavioural sciences and illustrates the potential for future research. Zusammenfassung This book introduces the new computer-based research methods for studying and modeling complex social phenomena. It is the first coherent collection that surveys the impact that computer-based methods have had on the social and behavioural sciences and illustrates the potential for future research. Inhaltsverzeichnis Computer Modeling and the Analysis of Complex Human Behavior: Retrospect and Prospect - Wim B G Liebrand PART ONE: COMPUTER MODELLING AND SIMULATIONS Multilevel Process Modeling in the Social Sciences - Klaus G Troitzsch Mathematical Analysis and Computer Simulation Modeling Social Dynamics by Cellular Automata - Rainer Hegselmann On the Understanding of the Self-organization of Cognitive Systems - Pieter H de Vries A Strategy for Computer Simulation and Empirical Research PART TWO: COMPUTER MODELING AND NEURAL NETWORKS Classification and Prediction by Neural Networks and their Social Implications - Dieter Gernert Computational Social Psychology - Andrzej Nowak, Robin R Vallacher and Eugene Burnstein A Neural Network Approach to Interpersonal Dynamics Representation of a Structural Equation Model as a Neural Network - Herman J Ad[gr]er and Inge Bramsen PART THREE: COMPUTER MODELING AND DATA ANALYSIS Designing Bootstrap Tests Using the Assumed Information - Yiu-Fai Yung, Wai Chan and Peter M Bentler Applications to Cross-Classifications Integrated Analysis of Psychological and Behavioural Data - Reint H Geuze, Rob J van Ouwerkerk and L J M Mulder A Picture is Worth... - Alden S Klovdahl Interacting Visually with Complex Network Data ...
