Title :
Alternative approaches for specifying input distributions and processes
Author :
Kelton, W. David ; Johnson, M. Eric ; Law, Averill M. ; Schmeiser, Bruce W. ; Wilson, James R. ; Meszaros, J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Oper. & Manage. Sci., Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis, MN
Abstract :
Provides a forum for the discussion of philosophical issues, but more importantly sheds light on the quantitative relative merits of various approaches for specifying input distributions and processes. The authors give position statements and evidence on the alternative approaches, including their practicality
Keywords :
philosophical aspects; simulation; statistics; alternative approaches; input distribution specification; philosophical issues; practicality; process specification; Analytical models; Drives; Engineering management; Induction generators; Industrial engineering; Mathematical model; Mathematics; Modeling; Systems engineering and theory; Technology management;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 1990. Proceedings., Winter
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
Print_ISBN :
0-911801-72-3
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1990.129546
