Integrating System Dynamics with Data Science via Graphical User Interface

Abstract

This paper builds on the PySD project, which seeks to bring together System Dynamics and Data Science by migrating models into a programming environment in Python. The authors develop an interactive tool, built on top of the PySD module as a step toward accessibility, which helps further the ability of (1) simulation to be intuitive for non-experts and (2) Data Science to facilitate model structure understanding. This tool is meant to serve as a conduit through which Data Science can be leveraged in Systems Dynamics modeling efforts.