Simulation methodologies for political scientists

Author

Kenneth BENOIT, Singapore Management UniversityFollow

Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

1-2001

Abstract

In this brief article I identify and characterize the variety of simulation methodologies relevant to political science research. Having identified them, I then recount a light-hearted tale of one successful application of a computer simulation to a real world problem of enormous significance. Extending the discussion to other examples, I discuss some of the main issues and benefits in simulation models for political science. Finally, I identify some software tools and additional resources for those who would like to learn more about using simulation methods for their own work.

Discipline

Political Science | Quantitative, Qualitative, Comparative, and Historical Methodologies

Research Areas

Political Science

Publication

Political Methodologist

Volume

106

Issue

1

First Page

12

Last Page

16

ISSN

2158-5865

Citation

BENOIT, Kenneth.(2001). Simulation methodologies for political scientists. Political Methodologist, 106(1), 12-16.

Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/4054

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