The RNetLogo package delivers an interface to embed the agent-based modeling platform NetLogo into the R environment with headless (no graphical user interface) or interactive GUI mode.It provides functions to load models, execute commands, push read more values, and to get values from NetLogo reporters.Such a seamless integration of a widely used agent-based modeling platform with a well-known statistical computing and graphics environment opens up various possibilities.For example, it enables the modeler to design simulation experiments, store simulation results, and analyze simulation output in a more systematic way.It can therefore help close the gaps in agent-based modeling regarding standards of description and analysis.
After a short overview of the agent-based modeling aptamil allerpro approach and the software used here, the paper delivers a step-by-step introduction to the usage of the RNetLogo package by examples.