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The Science Of Simulation Modeling, Paul Savory, Gerald Mackulak
The Science Of Simulation Modeling, Paul Savory, Gerald Mackulak
Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications
Many people refer to simulation model building as an “intuitive art”. This implies that modeling can only be done by a select group of highly trained creative people and thus isolates many from considering simulation as a usable tool. Model building is a science that is learned through education, training and experience. In this paper, we discuss the role of science in performing a simulation study. We illustrate the teaching of the science of simulation by discussing the simulation curriculum at Arizona State University.