Comparison of three agent-based platforms on the basis of a simple epidemiological model | |
| Author | Bajracharya, Kishoj |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.CS-12-06 |
| Subject(s) | Epidemiology--Mathematical models Intelligent agents (Computer software) |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Computer Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. CS-12-06 |
| Abstract | With the extensive use of agent-based modeling and simulation these days, many agent-based platforms are available. The objective of this research study is to compare three agent-based platforms: NetLogo, Repast, and Cormas based on the results of the simulation obtained from the same set of experimental scenarios. For the research purpose, agent-based SIR model is chosen to study the pattern of the spread of an infectious disease within certain population over time. The methodology for the comparison are to design and implement the same agent-based SIR model in all these platforms, perform numerous experiments with the model and compare the outputs obtained from them using cross-correlation analysis and similarity measure using Manhattan distance. We also compare these platforms based on the selection criteria like popularity index of agent-based simulation platform, documentation, modeling speed, ease to use, programming efforts, programming language, simulation speed, GUis, ease of installation, and license. From the experimental tests, we conclude that all agent-based platforms do not give the similar results. We found that there are similarity between the platforms NetLogo and Cormas but dissimilarity between the platforms Repast and Cormas. In the decreasing order of priority, the platforms for beginner modeler are NetLogo, Cormas and Repast. Agent-based platforms are not for making accurate predictions or forecasting because we cannot trust the results. |
| Year | 2012 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. CS-12-06 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Computer Science (CS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Duboz, Raphael; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Phan Minh Dung ;Guha, Sumanta; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Thailand (HM King); |
| Degree | Research report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2012 |