Reyli Olivo - Week 9 Journal

[Rolivo05]

Tasks
Task 1: Read first chapter of textbook provided by Dr.Martinez.
Task 2: Understand all the steps of the four step model completely and find what can be done feasibly in the next few weeks.
Task 3: Understand ASU python code.

Weekly Accomplishments

What tasks did you complete this week? (Include links):
This week I was able to have a complete understanding of the four step model thanks to this textbook. (https://sboyles.github.io/book.pdf). I was also able to understand the gravity model, which is part of the second step. (https://www.princeton.edu/~alaink/Orf467F17/LincolnTripDistribution.pdf). I added notes of the first two steps for my teammates understanding too. (https://gtvault-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/rolivo7_gatech_edu/EbrmNKpb-bpHgFSmKwpREl4BngKbDJLv9U9DWgBN60AFww?e=keijQV)

Tasks are still ongoing? Current status?
My tasks for this week are finished.

Challenges and Learning
What was the biggest challenge you faced this week? How did you address it?
Easily my biggest challenge was the complete understanding of the four step model. Thankfully I had a master's student help me with my understanding and now I know what to do for our purposes.

What's one new thing you learned or skill you improved?
I learned the entirety of the four step model and how to model it.

Did you attend any team meetings? Key takeaways?
I did not meet in the weekly meeting.

Reflection and Planning

Your progress this week?
I completed all my tasks for the week.

Main focus for next week?
I want to know what to use for the four step model.

Any resources you're looking for?
None at the moment.