Causal Loop Diagrams/Part 1

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Causal Loop Diagrams depict entities and the relationships bettween them. They are like Rich Pictures though there is a more rigorous set of guidelines for the manner in which the relatonships between the entities are depicted. This model introduces the S/O and +/- notation for depicting the relations that might exist between two elements along with why the +/- notation is preferred.

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Components

• Causal Loop Diagrams/Part 1 IM-1584

Related Concepts

• Rich Pictures/Part 2 < M & S with Insight Maker > Causal Loop Diagrams/Part 2
• Causal Loop Diagrams/Part 2
• Dialogue Maps
• Mind Maps
• Rich Pictures/Part 1
• Systemigrams
• Connection Circles
• Stock & Flow Diagrams
• Modeling Guidelines
• Why Create Models?

References

• Unleashing Understanding: The Essence of AND
• Problems in Causal Loop Diagrams Revisited by George P. Richardson
• Modeling: Where's the Best Place to Start?
• Unleashing Understanding: The Essence of AND
• Social Dimensions of Sustainability: A Systems View by Jeffrey Sachs
• Causal Loop Diagram Notation
• Causal Loop Structures
• Causal Loop Diagram Examples

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