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Praxis

A set of tools to suport Observation and Action.

Toolbox

Tool Description Tag(s)
Logic Framework for formal reasoning, deduction, and consistency checking. Observational, Quantitative, Micro/Macro, Diagnostic
Probability Mathematical framework for reasoning under uncertainty. Observational, Quantitative, Predictive
Causality Frameworks and methods to infer cause-effect relationships from data or theory. Observational, Quantitative, Diagnostic, Micro/Macro
Data-Based Modeling (DBM) Constructing models directly from empirical data to describe, predict, or simulate system behavior. Observational, Quantitative, Predictive, Micro/Macro
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Statistical technique for modeling causal relationships among observed and latent variables. Observational, Quantitative, Predictive, Diagnostic
Input-Output Model Quantitative model mapping economic flows between sectors. Observational, Quantitative, Macro, Predictive
Network Theory Study of relationships and interactions represented as nodes and edges in networks. Observational, Quantitative, Micro/Macro, Diagnostic
Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) Simulation of individual agents’ interactions to study emergent system behavior. Observational, Quantitative, Predictive, Micro
Game Theory Mathematical modeling of strategic interactions among rational agents. Observational, Action, Quantitative, Micro/Macro, Strategic
Complexity Tools and methods to analyze complex systems, interactions, and emergent behavior. Observational, Quantitative, Macro, Diagnostic
Evolutionary Computation Optimization and problem-solving using bio-inspired algorithms. Action, Quantitative, Micro, Intervention
Viable System Model (VSM) Diagnoses and designs organizational systems for resilience and adaptability. Observational, Action, Qualitative, Macro, Diagnostic/Intervention
Template Predefined structures for documents, decisions, or workflows to standardize processes. Action, Qualitative, Micro, Tactical
Negotiation Structured methods to reach agreements or resolve conflicts among parties. Action, Qualitative, Micro/Macro, Tactical
Legal Analysis and application of laws, regulations, and institutional rules. Action, Qualitative, Macro, Tactical
Policy Design Frameworks for crafting, implementing, and evaluating social policies. Action, Qualitative, Macro, Strategic/Intervention
Layered Causal Diagnosis (LCDT) Identifying root causes in socio-technical systems. Observational, Action, Qualitative, Macro, Diagnostic/Intervention
Consumer Behavior Analysis of individual or group decision-making patterns in consumption. Observational, Qualitative, Micro, Diagnostic
Preference Modelling Representation and prediction of individual or collective choices and priorities. Observational, Quantitative, Micro, Predictive
Social Network Analysis (SNA) Measures relationships, influence, and network structures among individuals or organizations. Observational, Quantitative/Qualitative, Micro/Macro, Diagnostic
Institutional Analysis Studies formal and informal rules shaping social behavior. Observational, Qualitative, Macro, Diagnostic
Behavioral Economics Explains deviations from “rational” decision-making using psychology and cognitive biases. Observational, Quantitative/Qualitative, Micro, Diagnostic
Cultural Modeling Analyzes diffusion and stabilization of beliefs, practices, and social norms. Observational, Qualitative, Macro, Diagnostic
Opinion Dynamics Simulates how beliefs, rumors, or innovations spread in populations. Observational, Quantitative, Macro, Predictive
Survey Systematic collection of data on opinions, preferences, and behaviors. Observational, Quantitative/Qualitative, Micro/Macro, Diagnostic
Comparative Analysis Uses longitudinal or cross-cultural data to identify patterns and path dependencies. Observational, Qualitative, Macro, Diagnostic
Conflict Analysis Examines causes, dynamics, and resolution strategies for social and political conflict. Observational, Qualitative, Macro, Diagnostic/Intervention
Nudge Theory Uses subtle cues or choice architecture to guide behavior without coercion. Action, Qualitative, Micro, Intervention
Collapsology Study of societal, ecological, and economic collapse scenarios. Observational, Qualitative/Quantitative, Macro, Diagnostic
Natural Language Processing (NLP) Computational techniques for analyzing, understanding, and generating human language. Observational, Action, Quantitative, Micro/Macro, Predictive

References

Locus Meliorandis