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An argumentative agent-based model of scientific inquiry

Authors :
Borg, Annemarie
Frey, Daniel
Šešelja, Dunja
Straßer, Christian
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

In this paper we present an agent-based model (ABM) of scientific inquiry aimed at investigating how different social networks impact the efficiency of scientists in acquiring knowledge. As such, the ABM is a computational tool for tackling issues in the domain of scientific methodology and science policy. In contrast to existing ABMs of science, our model aims to represent the argumentative dynamics that underlies scientific practice. To this end we employ abstract argumentation theory as the core design feature of the model. This helps to avoid a number of problematic idealizations which are present in other ABMs of science and which impede their relevance for actual scientific practice.<br />Comment: 14 page, 3 figures

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1612.04432
Document Type :
Working Paper