MODELING AND SIMULATION BASICS
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
●● Model
Answer: Model is a computerized program that defines the mechanics of
the considered system
●● Simulation
Answer: Simulation is defined as the process of execution of the model
of a considered system
●● Condition required for simulation
Answer: initial conditions of the system under consideration
the specified sets of parameters.
●● When Simulation is the appropriate tool
Answer: address the dynamic processes.
analyze the effect of alterations on the model's behavior.
,determine the variables that are most important by changing the
simulation inputs and observing the outputs.
verify the analytic solutions.
experiment new designs before actual implementations.
●● When Simulation is not appropriate
Answer: when the problem can be solved by common sense
problem can be solved analytically
if it is easier to perform direct implemntations
●● Discrete System
Answer: if the state variable(s) change only at a discrete set of points in
time
●● Continious System
Answer: the state variable(s) change continuously over time
●● Steps in Simulation Study
Answer: Problem formulation
, Setting objectives and overall project plan
Model Conceptualization
Data Collection
Model Translation
Verified
Validated
Experimental Design
Production Runs and Analysis
More Runs
Documentation and Reporting
Implementation
EXAM PREP TEST BANK VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
●● Model
Answer: Model is a computerized program that defines the mechanics of
the considered system
●● Simulation
Answer: Simulation is defined as the process of execution of the model
of a considered system
●● Condition required for simulation
Answer: initial conditions of the system under consideration
the specified sets of parameters.
●● When Simulation is the appropriate tool
Answer: address the dynamic processes.
analyze the effect of alterations on the model's behavior.
,determine the variables that are most important by changing the
simulation inputs and observing the outputs.
verify the analytic solutions.
experiment new designs before actual implementations.
●● When Simulation is not appropriate
Answer: when the problem can be solved by common sense
problem can be solved analytically
if it is easier to perform direct implemntations
●● Discrete System
Answer: if the state variable(s) change only at a discrete set of points in
time
●● Continious System
Answer: the state variable(s) change continuously over time
●● Steps in Simulation Study
Answer: Problem formulation
, Setting objectives and overall project plan
Model Conceptualization
Data Collection
Model Translation
Verified
Validated
Experimental Design
Production Runs and Analysis
More Runs
Documentation and Reporting
Implementation
