Barry, hello -
a very old paper on philosophical criticism of simulation studies in
the psychological sciences is:
Geoffrey R. Loftus: "Computer Simulation: Some Remarks on
Theory in Psychology" in G.Keren and C.Lewis (Eds.): Data
Analysis in the Behavioural Sciences: Statistical Issues", Hillsdale
NJ (Erlbaum) 1993, 477-91.
I would expect that Alan's impression ("one of the most common
misunderstandings is that simulation research aims to fully
simulate the real situation") may have its roots in the extensive
cognitive processing models used in social cognition research. But
it not per se a pair of shoes that would fit >social< simulation
equally well.
I am looking forward to your article, too. My own questions about
simulation research are of a more data-analytical nature, however:
parameter identifiability issues, the question of fit to empirical data,
and robustness of results with respect to alternative
operationalizations. Are there reviews about these things, out
there? Anyone?
Christian.
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