Microsimulation and population dynamics : an introduction to Modgen 12 /: an introduction to Modgen 12. ([2017])
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- Book
- Title:
- Microsimulation and population dynamics : an introduction to Modgen 12 /: an introduction to Modgen 12. ([2017])
- Main Title:
- Microsimulation and population dynamics : an introduction to Modgen 12
- Further Information:
- Note: Alain Bélanger, Patrick Sabourin.
- Authors:
- Bélanger, Alain
Sabourin, Patrick - Contents:
- Dedication; Foreword; Installing Modgen 12; Contents; List of Figures; Introduction; From Multi-state Macro Models to Microsimulation; What Is Modgen?; Types of Models; Structure of the Book; Chapter 1: Creating a Basic Cohort Model; 1.1 Using the New Model Wizard; 1.2 The ModgenExample.mpp File (Appendix 1.1); 1.3 The PersonCore.mpp File (Appendix 1.2); 1.4 Compiling and Running the Simulation Program; 1.5 Summary; Appendices; Appendix 1.1 ModgenExample.mpp; Appendix 1.2 PersonCore.mpp; Chapter 2: The Life Table; 2.1 Adding a Classification; 2.2 Adding a Numerical Range 2.3 Adding an Event: The Birthday Event; 2.4 Modifying the Start Function; 2.5 Modifying the Mortality Event Function; 2.6 Adding Values in the Parameters File; 2.7 Generating New Tables: The Elements of the Life Table; 2.7.1 Derived States in the Table; 2.8 Modifying Parameters and Reorganising Tables with the User Interface; 2.9 Summary; Appendices; Appendix 2.1 PersonCore.mpp; Appendix 2.2 Base(PersonCore).dat; Chapter 3: The Multiple Increment-Decrement Life Table; 3.1 Self-Scheduling Events: The self_scheduling_int Function; 3.2 Creating a New Module for Interprovincial Migration 3.3 Assigning a Province of Birth Using a cumrate Parameter and the Lookup Function; 3.4 Adding an Internal Migration Event; 3.5 Modifying the Mortality Parameter; 3.6 Multi-regional Tables; 3.7 Manipulating Tables in Modgen (Advanced Topic); 3.8 Adding a Parameter File to a Scenario; 3.9 Summary; Appendices; Appendix 3.1Dedication; Foreword; Installing Modgen 12; Contents; List of Figures; Introduction; From Multi-state Macro Models to Microsimulation; What Is Modgen?; Types of Models; Structure of the Book; Chapter 1: Creating a Basic Cohort Model; 1.1 Using the New Model Wizard; 1.2 The ModgenExample.mpp File (Appendix 1.1); 1.3 The PersonCore.mpp File (Appendix 1.2); 1.4 Compiling and Running the Simulation Program; 1.5 Summary; Appendices; Appendix 1.1 ModgenExample.mpp; Appendix 1.2 PersonCore.mpp; Chapter 2: The Life Table; 2.1 Adding a Classification; 2.2 Adding a Numerical Range 2.3 Adding an Event: The Birthday Event; 2.4 Modifying the Start Function; 2.5 Modifying the Mortality Event Function; 2.6 Adding Values in the Parameters File; 2.7 Generating New Tables: The Elements of the Life Table; 2.7.1 Derived States in the Table; 2.8 Modifying Parameters and Reorganising Tables with the User Interface; 2.9 Summary; Appendices; Appendix 2.1 PersonCore.mpp; Appendix 2.2 Base(PersonCore).dat; Chapter 3: The Multiple Increment-Decrement Life Table; 3.1 Self-Scheduling Events: The self_scheduling_int Function; 3.2 Creating a New Module for Interprovincial Migration 3.3 Assigning a Province of Birth Using a cumrate Parameter and the Lookup Function; 3.4 Adding an Internal Migration Event; 3.5 Modifying the Mortality Parameter; 3.6 Multi-regional Tables; 3.7 Manipulating Tables in Modgen (Advanced Topic); 3.8 Adding a Parameter File to a Scenario; 3.9 Summary; Appendices; Appendix 3.1 PersonCore.mpp; Appendix 3.2 Migration.mpp; Appendix 3.3 Base(Migration).dat; Chapter 4: Modelling Fertility; 4.1 Adding Calendar Time; 4.2 Creating a Fertility Module; 4.3 Modifying the PersonCore Module and the Start Function 4.4 Bringing the Tables Together in a Results Module; 4.5 Looking at the Results; 4.6 Summary; Appendices; Appendix 4.1 PersonCore.mpp; Appendix 4.2 Fertility.mpp; Appendix 4.3 Tables.mpp; Appendix 4.4 ModgenExample.mpp; Chapter 5: The Base Population; 5.1 Preparing a Microdata File; 5.2 Importing External Data into Modgen; 5.3 Integrating Import Functions into the Main File; 5.4 Using the Imported Data and Modifying the Start Function; 5.5 Modifying Calendar Time; 5.6 Modifying the Scenario and Running the Model; 5.7 Summary; Appendices; Appendix 5.1 ModgenExample.mpp Appendix 5.2 PersonCore.mpp; Appendix 5.3 Tables.mpp; Chapter 6: International Migration; 6.1 Creating an International Migration Module; 6.2 The Emigration Event; 6.3 Modifying the Start Function; 6.4 Modifying the Simulation Loop to Include Immigration; 6.5 Adjusting Weights; 6.6 Generating Results; 6.7 Summary; Appendices; Appendix 6.1 InternationalMigration.mpp; Appendix 6.2 ModgenExample.mpp; Appendix 6.3 PersonCore.mpp; Appendix 6.4 Tables.mpp; Conclusion; Appendix: Coding Standards; Glossary; References; Index … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- Cham, Switzerland : Springer
- Publication Date:
- 2017
- Copyright Date:
- 2017
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 301.3207
Social sciences
Population -- Computer simulation
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General
Computers -- Computer Simulation
Social Science -- Statistics
3D graphics & modelling
Social research & statistics
Demography
Computer simulation
Statistics
Social Science -- Demography
Population & demography
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9783319446639
3319446630 - Related ISBNs:
- 9783319446622
3319446622 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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