Computer simulation applications: an introduction
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1991
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Contents
1. Thinking About Simulation:
The Pieces That Make the Whole 1
Computer Simulation as the
Intersection of Simulation, Modeling,
and Computer Facilitated Research 3
The Elements of Computer Simulation 7
: Some Uses of Computer Simulation 10
The Utility of Computer Simulation Models 17
A Preview of Coming Attractions 19
2. A Model for All Seasons:
Simulation in Theory Building and Policy Analysis 21
Two Types of Reasoning: Deduction and Induction 21
Generic Assumptions of Simulation 25
Computer Simulation as a Theory Building Tool 27
Computer Simulation as a Policy Planning and Analysis Tool 31
s Closing the Gap Between Theorists and Practitioners 35
3. Designing a Computer Simulation:
How to Build Your Own 36
Steps in the Simulation Building Process 36
Choosing the Type of Computer Simulation to Use 39
Handling Time 45
Generating Random Numbers and Random Variates 46
Experimental Design in Computer Simulation 48
Addressing Causal Questions Through Computer Simulation 54
Conclusion 55
4. Technical Aspects of Simulation:
Programming, Validating, and Analyzing a
Computer Simulation Model 56
Programming Languages 57
Concepts of Model Validation 61
Tests for Model Validation 65
Statistical Tests for Analyzing Simulation Results 68
Guarding Against Simulation Errors 72
Conclusion 76
5. Simulation #1—An Exercise in Theory Building 79
The Problem 79
The Model 81
Results 85
Conclusion 94
6. Simulation #2—An Exercise in Policy Analysis 95
The Problem 95
The Model 97
Results 105
Conclusion 111
7. Simulation #3—An Exercise Incorporating
Stochastic Variation 112
The Problem 112
The Model 113
Results 120
Conclusion 128
8. The Art and Science of Simulation 130
Why Use Simulation Models? 130
How Are Simulation Models Built and Used? 131
What Are the Limitations of Computer
Simulation Modeling? 135
What Do Researchers Need
in Order to Conduct Simulations? 135
Where Do You Go From Here? 136
A Selected Annotated Bibliography on
Computer Simulation Modeling 138
References 150
About the Authors 152
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