Open AccessA synthesis and a practical approach to complex systems
Author(s) -
Brodu Nicolas
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
complexity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.447
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1099-0526
pISSN - 1076-2787
DOI - 10.1002/cplx.20239
Subject(s) - computer science , causation , complex system , management science , data science , epistemology , artificial intelligence , engineering , philosophy
This document is both a synthesis of current notions about complex systems and a practical approach description. A disambiguation is proposed and exposes possible reasons for controversies related to causation and emergence. Theoretical considerations about simulations are presented. A justification is then given for the development of practical tools and techniques for the investigation of complex systems. A methodology for the usage of these tools is finally suggested, illustrated by application examples. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity, 2009.