Social Policy Simulation Database and Model (SPSD/M) Training Seminar (Course code 0439A)

Purpose

This course provides a detailed understanding the components of the SPSD/M and how to use key features such as controlling scenarios, creating new variables and customized tables. Case studies are presented and participants have an opportunity for hands-on experience.

Benefits to participants

Participants will be able to use the SPSD/M.

Target population

Hands-on users of the SPSD/M and persons who will be analyzing and interpreting SPSD/M results.

Course outline

• Microsimulation fundamentals
• SPSD/M components and structure
• Key concept: Static database aging
• Key concept: Unit of analysis
• Key concept: Accounting framework
• SPSM parameters
• SPSM operation
• Selection and sampling
• Custom tables with the crosstabulator
• SPSD database and variables
• SPSM algorithms
• SPSM facilities
• Creating new variables
• Example simulations and case studies
  

Duration

2 days