Instructions for Using NetLogo

NetLogo is a multi-agent programmable modelling environment. It is used by tens of thousands of students, teachers and researchers worldwide. Here, we will make use of the Segregation module, which is a simple graphical implementation of (one variant of) the Schelling model.

Here's how you should run it:

On CDF computers: run the command 'netlogo' (Start -> Run or in the terminal)

Remote access through SSH (available on Mac/Linux clients): in the terminal, type: 'ssh -Y username@cdf.toronto.edu', where username should be replaced by your CDF user account.

Download the software from the NetLogo website,

Open the segregation module by doing the following:

Select 'Models Library' from the File menu.

From the Social Science folder, select 'Segregation', and click 'open'.

To run a simulation:

In order to run the simulation, you will need to generate an initial configuration by clicking 'setup'.

Adjust the number people using the adjustment bar labeled 'number'.

Adjust the desired percentage of neighbour similarity using the bar labled '%-similar-wanted'.

Fire up the simulation by pressing 'go'.

Have fun!