Interactive analysis of output from GPSS-based simulations

  • Authors:
  • Richard W. Andrews;Thomas J. Schriber

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-

  • Venue:
  • WSC '78 Proceedings of the 10th conference on Winter simulation - Volume 1
  • Year:
  • 1978

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Abstract

An interactive FORTRAN subroutine is presented which can be used via HELP Blocks in conjunction with ongoing, GPSS-based simulations to determine and collect the sample size needed to estimate the mean of a process with a specified level of statistical precision. The subroutine assumes an autoregressive representation for the random variable of interest, and estimates the variance of the sample mean by estimating the order and parameters of the autoregressive process. The statistical methodology followed by the subroutine is that developed and reported by Fishman [1,2]. Under interactive user control, the subroutine goes back to the GPSS model as often as may be necessary to extend sample size to the point that the user-specified level of statistical precision is achieved. An example illustrating use of the subroutine with a GPSS model is presented, and experience gained in using the technique is discussed. Source statements for the FORTRAN subroutine are provided, facilitating the relatively easy use of this autoregressive technique for the community of GPSS modelers.