DocumentCode
3270146
Title
Verification and validation of simulation models
Author
Sargent, Robert G.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., Syracuse Univ., Syracuse, NY, USA
fYear
2011
fDate
11-14 Dec. 2011
Firstpage
183
Lastpage
198
Abstract
In this paper we discuss verification and validation of simulation models. Four different approaches to deciding model validity are described, a graphical paradigm that relates verification and validation to the model development process is presented, and various validation techniques are defined. Conceptual model validity, model verification, operational validity, and data validity are discussed and a way to document results is given. A recommended procedure for model validation is presented and model accreditation is briefly discussed.
Keywords
simulation; conceptual model validity; data validity; graphical paradigm; operational validity; simulation model validation; simulation model verification; Accuracy; Analytical models; Biological system modeling; Computational modeling; Data models; Integrated circuit modeling; Mathematical model;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Simulation Conference (WSC), Proceedings of the 2011 Winter
Conference_Location
Phoenix, AZ
ISSN
0891-7736
Print_ISBN
978-1-4577-2108-3
Electronic_ISBN
0891-7736
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/WSC.2011.6147750
Filename
6147750
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