Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Simulation optimization: methods and applications
Proceedings of the 29th conference on Winter simulation
ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation (TOMACS)
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AutoStat/sup TM/ is an extension package for AutoMod/sup TM/ and AutoSched/sup TM/ models that provides complete support for simulation model experimentation and statistical analysis of outputs. Within a menu-driven, point and click environment, AutoStat provides assistance for setting up runs, automated execution of runs and consolidation of outputs across replications and scenarios. AutoStat automatically sets random number seeds to achieve statistically independent replications; it also sets factor levels (input parameters) to realize desired scenarios, without having to modify the underlying model. AutoStat has a number of advanced features such as datafile factors, responses (or performance measures) read from custom user output files, and user-defined combination responses (linear combinations of other responses). AutoStat offers several statistical methods, including confidence intervals, a ranking and selection procedure, design of experiments, and warm-up determination. Outputs can be displayed and printed in tabular and graphical formats and exported to spreadsheet and other analysis software. AutoStat saves simulation modelers considerable time and automates the effort of setting up and making runs, managing the input and output files, consolidating results and conducting analyses.