Reporting: Model

[magnusandy]

2) Model. This section of the report describes the model that was created: a) Model scope: High level description of what is included, considered and left out of the model. I would suggest use of the endogenous/exogenous/ignored distinction introduced in the first or second lecture of class. b) Model architecture. This should address the choice of modeling approach or approaches (e.g. System Dynamics, Agent-Based Modeling, Discrete Event Simulation) c) Model formulation. For an agent-based model, you might consider using the ODD protocol to 1) High level. This could include stocks & flow diagrams, state charts, a description of the various sectors ("views") in the model or various agents or (in discrete event modeling) networks represented, variables or parameters associated with them, key outputs and dependencies on any input data. Discussion of how the initial state is selected: what particular situation (if any) is depicted in the initial state of the model,. 2) Lower-level. Formulation of key transitions or flows within the models. Discussion of general approach used.

[magnusandy]

Make note of assumptions/ simplifications made about cow pregancy cycle, (timeouts instead of distributions, removals of infertile, etc) which might not be completely lifelike but close enough

[magnusandy]

See Report for some bulletpoints and ideas

• [x] High Level Model overview: @me

• [x] Pregnancy and Births stuff: @me

• [ ] Infection: @garmu

• [ ] Testing: @add118

• [ ] Main/Misc: @garmu