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Lesson 3 - Steps in A Simulation Study

The document outlines the 12 steps in a simulation study including defining the problem, setting goals and planning, building and collecting data for the model, translating and verifying the model, validating the model, designing experimental runs, running production simulations and analyzing results, determining if more runs are needed, documenting the project, and implementing the model.

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Lesson 3 - Steps in A Simulation Study

The document outlines the 12 steps in a simulation study including defining the problem, setting goals and planning, building and collecting data for the model, translating and verifying the model, validating the model, designing experimental runs, running production simulations and analyzing results, determining if more runs are needed, documenting the project, and implementing the model.

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Steps in a simulation Study

1. Define the Problem: Start by clearly stating what problem you're trying to solve.
If someone else gives you the problem, make sure you understand it. If you're
figuring it out yourself, make sure others agree with your understanding.

2. Set Goals and Make a Plan: Figure out what you want to learn from the
simulation. Plan out how you'll do it, including what different options you'll
consider, how you'll measure success, and how long it will take.

3. Build the Model: Making a model is like making a simplified version of the real
problem. It's both an art and a science. You start simple and add detail as
needed. It's also important to involve others who will use the model.

4. Collect Data: As you build your model, you'll need information to make it
accurate. You have to determine what type of data to collect. Start gathering
data early, and make sure it matches what you need to know. Data is fitted to
theoretical distributions. For example, the arrival rate of a specific part to the
manufacturing plant may follow a normal distribution curve. The collection of
these distributions is known as an Input Model.

5. Translate the model: Models can get complicated, so you need to make them
computer-friendly. This step involves putting your model into a format that a
computer can understand. You might need to do some programming.

6. Verified: This step ensures that the computer program used for the simulation
model is working correctly. It involves checking if the program accurately
represents the model's input parameters and logical structure. Sometimes,
debugging is needed to fix any issues.

7. Validated: Validation is done by comparing the simulation model against


real-world system behaviour. This comparison helps to improve the model's
accuracy through iterative adjustments until it closely matches reality. For
example, in a bank simulation, validation might involve comparing simulated
waiting line lengths with actual waiting times.

8. Experimental Design: This step involves determining which alternatives to


simulate. It considers factors like the length of simulation runs, the number of
replications, and the initialization period.

9. Production Runs and Analysis: This phase runs simulations and analyses the
results to estimate system performance measures. Special software like
AutoStat, OptQuest, and SimRunner can help with this analysis.

10. More Runs: Based on the analysis of completed runs, the analyst decides if
additional simulations are needed and plans their design.

11. Documentation and Reporting: This involves documenting the simulation


program and progress made in the project. It helps in understanding and
modifying the program, keeping track of project milestones, and reporting
results clearly in a final report.

12. Implementation: The success of this phase depends on the effectiveness of the
previous steps. It involves putting the simulation model into action, and
effective communication with the model user is crucial for successful
implementation.

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