Old wine in a new wineskin - College choice, college access using agent-based modeling

Authored by L Henrickson

DOI: 10.1177/089443902237319

Sponsors: No sponsors listed

Platforms: C++

Model Documentation: Other Narrative Flow charts

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Abstract

An agent-based model is developed and demonstrated to be a feasible alternative method of analysis for the college choice/college access problem in higher education. The agent-based model captures agent heterogeneity and complex agent interactions in ways that cannot be accounted for through traditional statistical techniques. The agent-based model computer output was based on Patricia McDonough's research using Pierre Bourdieu's sociological theoretical framework.

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Agent-based model Computer simulation Pierre Bourdieu college admission college applicants college attendance college choice