R marries NetLogo: Introduction to the RNetLogo package

The rnetlogo package delivers an interface to embed the agent-based modeling platform netlogo into the r environment with headless (no graphical user interface) or interactive gui mode. it provides functions to load models,execute commands,push values,and to get values from netlogo reporters. such a seamless integration of a widely used agent-based modeling platform with a well-known statistical computing and graphics environment opens up various possibilities. for example,it enables the modeler to design simulation experiments,store simulation results,and analyze simulation output in a more systematic way. it can therefore help close the gaps in agent-based modeling regarding standards of description and analysis. after a short overview of the agent-based modeling approach and the software used here,the paper delivers a step-by-step introduction to the usage of the rnetlogo package by examples. © 2014,american statistical association. all rights reserved.