Designing a simulation study: how to conduct a successful simulation study

  • Authors:
  • Averill M. Law

  • Affiliations:
  • Averill M. Law & Associates, Inc., Tucson, AZ

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 35th conference on Winter simulation: driving innovation
  • Year:
  • 2003

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Abstract

In this tutorial we give a definitive and comprehensive seven-step approach for conducting a successful simulation study. Topics to be discussed include problem formulation, collection and analysis of data, developing a valid and credible model, modeling sources of system randomness, design and analysis of simulation experiments, and project management.