Andy Turner says:
Hi Belinda
belinda says:
Hi, Andy!
Andy Turner says:
I'm wondering about the next version of Toy Model Output
Andy Turner says:
Or rather Input
belinda says:
Working hard on it.
Andy Turner says:
I mean what I need to give you
belinda says:
O, I'm currently using the HSAR baseline that Mark gave to me.
Andy Turner says:
What does it look like?
belinda says:
To be exact, he gives me the list of HRPs and I wrote a program to pull out the rest of household member. Currently I read in all variables from HSAR and with  extra: ward name and code
Andy Turner says:
So would you like a list of HRPs Household SAR IDs and a list of Individual SAR IDs from me?
Andy Turner says:
With OA code attached
belinda says:
Perhaps not at the moment. I think I'll try to produce some results using Mark's version of data and it may be easier for him and other people to consider whether the methodology is OK.
Andy Turner says:
The method you mean...  Hmmm, OK, so you don't want any data from me?
belinda says:
Martin and Mark wants to find out the methodology of the dynamic simulation is OK so that we can carry on with the refinement etc.
belinda says:
I don't need any data from you for now. Mark didn't say anything about that to me...
Andy Turner says:
I think I understand. Methodology is the study of the method. The moethodology is what Martin and Mark are going to do based on some data IO from your dynamic simulation...
belinda says:
Yes, perhaps using some of their old findings to evaluate the results, I guess...
Andy Turner says:
OK, I am in the dark with regard meetings between you and Mark...
belinda says:
O, Mark didn't have a meeting with you. I don't know what happened while I'm away from Leeds, either.
belinda says:
Last meeting in Oxfrod, we are basically talking about the demographic modelling, especially migration. Phil is working on an extendable spatial framework for Migration. The method we are using for Leeds at the moment can be troublesome when apply to the whole UK...
Andy Turner says:
Have they mentioned migmod to you?
belinda says:
Yes, I'm reading it.
Andy Turner says:
Good 
belinda says:
Phil hasn't made up his mind about some details...
belinda says:
So what are you working on?
Andy Turner says:
Phil can get bogged down in details... OK, I'm working on a new baseline population for England and Wales Leeds first...
belinda says:
En, it is better to start with Leeds. I think that's what Mark wanted...
Andy Turner says:
This is a mix, using Household SAR records for Household Populations and Individual SAR records for Communal Establishment Populations
belinda says:
Good, my current simulation only involves household population...
Andy Turner says:
I've run it for Leeds and am planning on comparing with other results...
Andy Turner says:
I'm interested in your simulation...
belinda says:
Obviously, when I resample the records, for example, for people who moved into Leeds, those in communal establishment should be included, but I still haven't got around to it. Too many things to do! I'm not sure if I can get all modules finished in time!
Andy Turner says:
It's not easy... When are you supposed to have it "finished"? 
belinda says:
They didn't exactly set up a deadline, but Mark really wanted to have something to show-off when he is in San Diego.
belinda says:
As I'm coming to Leeds on 22nd, it is best to get some results, I think...
Andy Turner says:
What do the results look like?
Andy Turner says:
I mean what are they planning on looking at?
Andy Turner says:
Maps?
Andy Turner says:
Tables?
Andy Turner says:
Statistics?
belinda says:
Maybe maps from you, but tables/statistics from me.
belinda says:
I guess Mark will ask you to do some nice maps....
belinda says:
But that's just my guess, 
Andy Turner says:
Well, I guess we had better get on with it. I am curious to find out more about the latest Toy Model... I wonder what population silos you use and what assumptions are made...  
belinda says:
I'm aiming to draft something for the meeting: the numerous assmptions etc will be listed...
Andy Turner says:
If you want to discuss anything, give me a shout...
belinda says:
OK, thanks.
belinda says:
Better to go back to work now.
Andy Turner says:
Don't worry too much about the details ... 
belinda says:
Yes, I'm a bit worried that I spent too much time on the database and now needs to catch up with the modelling.
Andy Turner says:
The quality of the results will reflect the rubbish nature of the census data... It is the eScience methods we need to embrace... Bye for now...
Andy Turner says:

belinda says: