If you are new to causal loop diagramming you will likely enjoy watching this introduction and conversation between Kerry Turner and Chris Casillas: Learning Causal Loop Modeling See Causal Loop Model See System Dynamics Structure
# CRITIQUING CLDs _When reviewing your work or another's work answer these questions:_ * [ ] Are names variables? * [ ] Are the variable names understandable? * [ ] Do the relationships (links) make sense? * [ ] Is the polarity right? * [ ] Are there any relationships missing from between existing variables? * [ ] Can we close any more loops? * [ ] Are there any missing variables? _-From the logic of the diagram_ * [ ] Does the story make sense? * [ ] Are there any other missing variables? _-From the point of view of the whole story_
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# FLOW CHART
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We all have our useful ways of diagramming. Trying to convert a non-causal loop diagram into a CLD is like trying to uncook an egg.
The sequence below will be explained and illustrated. From this we hope to provide sufficient guidance so anyone can create credible and useful causal loop models.
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