Title :
Verification and validation of simulation models
Author :
Sargent, Robert G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Syracuse Univ., Syracuse, NY, USA
Abstract :
In this paper we discuss verification and validation of simulation models. Four different approaches to deciding model validity are described; two different paradigms that relate verification and validation to the model development process are presented; various validation techniques are defined; conceptual model validity, model verification, operational validity, and data validity are discussed; a way to document results is given; a recommended procedure for model validation is presented; and model accreditation is briefly discussed.
Keywords :
digital simulation; program verification; computerized model accreditation; conceptual model validity; data validity; model development process; operational validity; simulation model validation; simulation model verification; Accreditation; Application software; Computational modeling; Computer science; Computer simulation; Costs; Decision making; Educational institutions; Random variables; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2008. WSC 2008. Winter
Conference_Location :
Austin, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2707-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2708-6
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2008.4736065
