Structured argumentation for simulation-based research

摘要: Scientific research is a vanguard domain of human activity. Researchers aim for systematic, objective approach, but also pushing forward the boundaries knowledge through use ever-more advanced instruments and techniques. Computer simulations represent such scientific instruments, capable harvesting information in response to questions beyond scope traditional experimental The benefits using them must, however, be considered together with aspects that led criticism lack confidence e.g. they are difficult analyze validate, assumptions only partially managed. This thesis scopes down vast simulation-based research, agent-based studying complex systems. structured argumentation context studied as means addressing core limitations research. Goal Structuring Notation has been used effectively its originating - Safety Critical Systems similar problems Through this notation, emphasizes difficulty expressing compelling arguments, even journal publications; addition, it propose set extensions notation order adapt discourse. Finally, shows implications model rigorous, exhaustive manner, over claims can made it.