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Systems Mapping of Yuan, Again
In the past I wrote about my course - CMP - where the first part of the course concentrated on this model of thinking called "systems thinking".
In order to get to understand the concepts better I had created a "map of the yuan peg" showing the direction of change and the effect it was having on many factors.
However, the map created using MS Word was not satisfactory.
I found this wonderful application today called the "CMAP Tools". This provides an easy way to create a concept map and it can be used as well of systems thinking. The tools helps you create easy to understand maps easily.
Click here for a larger version of the map.
I am sure that this map makes better sense than before. Do let me know your thoughts on this.
posted by Suhit Anantula @ 6:57 pm
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from whence these french/portuguese comments?
There is also another inexpensive software/tool for mapping - !nspiration, you can even download a free trial. I really like i;t we even created a 'map' for an IT grant and then roll it over right into a WORD document, where you can add the 'map' right into your research. I wish I had used this software for my masters action research project.
heh, do you mind sending me the template ( html code ) for your blog???
I have one of my own and i am thinking of 'upgrading it'.
Thanks!!!
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Dear Suhit
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I haven't had a chance to look CMAP Tools, but it seems to be a static representation.
You might want to take a look at Stella (http://www.hps-inc.com/) to create a dynamic model of the yuan peg. A grphical representation allows you to layout the relationships graphically. Using parameters you can then see how the whole system responds to multiple changes.
Red-Jazz:
I did try word/powerpoint but what I found was that CMap is exclusively suited to make it easier to write while showing relationships and its easier to make the Map.
Dak:
I will be checking out the software you have suggested. yes dynamic mapping would greatly enhance the ability to forecast the inherent dynamic relationships.
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