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Sancar, Fahriye H. with Robert J. Cook , "Cognitive Criteria for Structuring System Dynamics Models"
- Type:
- Document
- Date Created:
- 1985
- Collection:
- System Dynamic Society Records
- Collecting Area:
- University Archives
- Collection ID:
- ua435
- Parent Record(s):
- 23d738ba88f8333bc39725f9cb5bd0b8, 8cc5e98280358f60c3a33cc99e75a20e, and 11576afb39e5cd4a779a3912c119ca81
- Description:
- This paper discusses the development of cognitive criteria for use in guiding the problem definition phase of System Dynamics modeling. The System Dynamics modeling process is presented as currently defined in the literature. The problem definition phase of the process is then isolated because of its overriding influence on model structure. Topics relating to information, information processing and group decision making are discussed and the shortcomings of human judgment and inference are identified. These shortcomings are related back to the tasks required for problem definition and criteria are identified which can serve as guidelines for the development of cognitive aids for structuring System Dynamics models. The paper closes with a brief discussion on operationalizing the concepts of cognition, creativity and social interaction as tests of the relative value of these criteria.