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A NetLogo simulation that shows the effects of social distancing on the spread of infectious disease.
Spread of Infectious Disease with Social Distancing.nlogo
The Spread of Infectious Disease and Social Distancing Simulation Investigation.docx
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A NetLogo simulation that shows the effects of social distancing on the spread of an infectious disease based on the simulations shown in the Washington Post article, “Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to ‘flatten the curve.’” A tutorial-style assignment is also included in pdf and an editable Word format to assist students in investigating the emergent behavior of the simulation.
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Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Yust, A. E. (2020). Social Distancing Simulation in NetLogo. QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/VGNS-9N09