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Informing Science + IT Education Conference 2003 Proceedings
| Informing Science + IT Education Conference |
| Pori, Finland June 24-27, 2003 |
| Visualized System Dynamics models as Information and Planning Tools |
| Hanne-Lovise Skartveit, Katherine J. Goodnow and Magnhild Viste |
| University of Bergen, Norway |
| University of Bergen, Norway |
| University of Bergen, Norway |
| In this paper, we describe the use of visualization of system dynamics models as client information and |
| management tools. System dynamics is a methodology for analyzing and understanding how complex systems |
| change over time. System dynamic models have been developed for a broad range of informa-tion to client |
| applications – from resource management problems to the mapping of stocks and flows on factory floors. The |
| problem faced by many users of system dynamic models is their graphic complexity for users not trained in the |
| field. This paper addresses new research into visualization of system dynam-ics models to make client information |
| more efficient and accessible. This research involves the use of narrative, video and sound embedded in statistical |
| material. This paper also considers one particular cli-ent group – that of politicians, planners and civil society in |
ISSN
1535-07-03
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