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IT832
Modeling Group Assignment 1
This is a group assignment
● Work together in your group and research a problem that you can build a
model for in Insight Maker
○ You can use some of the example models that are in Insight Maker
Explore
● Search through the
Insights to find one that
you like and want to
research
● Once you find a model
or if you have a
research paper, find a
related model
You need to have an academic research paper
● Find a research paper that
addresses your topical area
● Use the model that you are going
to create that is related to the
paper to help gain insight and
understanding
Example
Adjust some of the variables…
● Adjust some of the
variables
● Run the model
● Tell the story
Submit the Word document with graphics
● After you have completed this in your group, submit the assignment.
● You are going to use this as the basis for your presentation
● Make sure to describe:
○ The research area
○ The type of modeling used
○ What you discovered
● The paper should be long enough to tell the story with words and of course
with graphics of the model and results of the simulation. Previous residency
papers are normally a minimum of 8 pages.