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Sears, David W. – Simulation and Games, 1971
Descriptors: Game Theory, Management Games, Models, Residential Patterns
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Eliason, Alan L. – Simulation and Games, 1973
Descriptors: Business Education, Decision Making, Game Theory, Management Games
Allred, Wallace; And Others – 1972
This simulation game begins with an introduction which lists the areas of study involved and presents some basic instructions. Rules and criteria for the simulation game are then presented, which state that each participant in the game is assigned a personality role, a position role, and a situation to which he will react. Descriptions of the…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Educational Legislation, Game Theory, Management Games
Shubik, Martin; Brewer, Garry D. – 1972
A Rand evaluation of activity and products of gaming, model-building, and simulation carried out under the auspices of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency aimed not only to assess the usefulness of gaming in military-political policymaking, but also to contribute to the definition of common standards and the refinement of objectives for…
Descriptors: Costs, Decision Making, Educational Games, Evaluation
Taylor, John L.; Walford, Rex – 1972
The contemporary art of simulation is discussed in this short guide. The intent of the authors is to introduce classroom simulation to a more general audience by reviewing the state of the art. Six games from a variety of subjects in secondary school curriculum are described in detail. Of particular utility to the reader is the annotated directory…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Class Activities, Directories, Educational Games
Armstrong, R. H. R., Ed.; Taylor, John L.
The two major purposes of this book are to be an introduction to the development of instructional simulation systems in higher education and to provide a useful compendium of experimental simulation experience for those wishing to consider and utilize these and related techniques at the university level. Each paper attempts either to present a…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Games, Game Theory, Games
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Shubik, Martin – Simulation and Games, 1989
Discusses the history and development of gaming and suggests possible future developments. Highlights include models, simulations, and games; the use of games in the military, in social sciences, in business, and in education; the impact of computers on gaming; and the relationship among gaming, game theory, and social psychology. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Games, Educational Games, Futures (of Society), Game Theory
Barton, Richard F. – 1970
In a primer intended for the administrative professions, for the behavioral sciences, and for education, simulation and its various aspects are defined, illustrated, and explained. Man-model simulation, man-computer simulation, all-computer simulation, and analysis are discussed as techniques for studying object systems (parts of the "real…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computers, Educational Games, Game Theory
Shapiro, Arthur H.; and others – Nat Sch, 1969
Procedures package includes (1) general introduction, (2) director's handbook, and (3) three exercise--in pull-out format.
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Decision Making, Educational Problems, Game Theory
Nagelberg, Mark – 1970
Published materials that have proven useful in the design of the Institute For The Future's first urban simulation model are listed. References include publications dealing with (1) simulations and games, (2) urban and regional models, (3) educational gaming, (4) research and planning applications, (5) methodological perspectives, and (6)…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Programs, Educational Games, Game Theory
Gibbs, G. I., Ed. – 1974
Nearly 2,000 games and simulations are listed along with details of their content, suppliers, and audience. The games range in level from those designed to teach young children to read, to those intended for postgraduate study of political decision-making. The subject range is equally wide. Management topics convered include: industrial relations,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Catalogs, Class Activities, Educational Games
Dillon, Linda S. – 1981
A study was conducted to develop a model that would promote sex equity by increasing the enrollment of nontraditional sex membership in occupational education programs at North Carolina community colleges. In order to gather input from the colleges involved as well as educational and community leaders, a series of three conferences was planned to…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Planning, Females, Game Theory
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Nagelberg, Mark; Little, Dennis L. – 1970
Summary descriptions of selected urban simulations and games that have been developed outside the Institute For The Future are presented. The operating characteristics and potential applications of each model are described. These include (1) the history of development, (2) model and player requirements, (3) a description of the environment being…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Educational Games, Game Theory, Management Games
Clowes, Darrel A.
A short exercise is presented designed to show in 45-90 minutes some of the aspects of simulation gaming as an educational tool. The simulation involves participants acting as members of a Community Advisory Council to the Board of Trustees and the President of a community college, meeting to discuss budget problems. The council represents diverse…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Budgeting, College Administration, College Governing Councils