systems-dynamics-modeler

name	systems-dynamics-modeler
description	Skill for building and simulating systems dynamics models
allowed-tools	["Bash","Read","Write"]
metadata	{"specialization":"scientific-discovery","domain":"science","category":"Hypothesis Development","skill-id":"SK-SCIDISC-012"}

Systems Dynamics Modeler Skill

Purpose

Build and simulate systems dynamics models to understand complex system behavior, feedback loops, and emergent phenomena.

Capabilities

• Build stock-flow diagrams
• Model feedback loops
• Simulate system behavior
• Analyze equilibria
• Perform sensitivity analysis
• Generate scenarios

Usage Guidelines

1. Define system boundaries
2. Identify stocks and flows
3. Model feedback loops
4. Parameterize model
5. Run simulations
6. Analyze results

Process Integration

Works within scientific discovery workflows for:

• Complex systems analysis
• Policy modeling
• Scenario planning
• Behavior prediction

Configuration

• Model parameters
• Simulation settings
• Visualization options
• Output formats

Output Artifacts

• System diagrams
• Simulation results
• Scenario analyses
• Behavior reports