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ArticlePloS one2014

Bayesian dynamical systems modelling in the social sciences.

Shyam Ranganathan, Viktoria Spaiser, Richard P Mann, David J T Sumpter

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Article in PloS one, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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14 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Shyam RanganathanDepartment of Mathematics, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Viktoria SpaiserInstitute for Futures Studies, Stockholm, Sweden.
Richard P MannDepartment of Mathematics, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden ; Institute for Futures Studies, Stockholm, Sweden.
David J T SumpterDepartment of Mathematics, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden ; Institute for Futures Studies, Stockholm, Sweden.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Data arising from social systems is often highly complex, involving non-linear relationships between the macro-level variables that characterize these systems. We present a method for analyzing this type of longitudinal or panel data using differential equations. We identify the best non-linear functions that capture interactions between variables, employing Bayes factor to decide how many interaction terms should be included in the model. This method punishes overly complicated models and identifies models with the most explanatory power. We illustrate our approach on the classic example of relating democracy and economic growth, identifying non-linear relationships between these two variables. We show how multiple variables and variable lags can be accounted for and provide a toolbox in R to implement our approach.

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Bayes TheoremComputer SimulationHumansModels, TheoreticalSocial Sciences

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PMID24466110
PMCPMC3896482

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