{"product_id":"principles-of-modeling-and-simulation-a-multidisciplinary-approach-hardback-9780470289433","title":"Principles of Modeling and Simulation; A Multidisciplinary Approach (Hardback) 9780470289433","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePrinciples of Modeling and Simulation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Multidisciplinary Approach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn A. Sokolowski (Edited by), Catherine M. Banks (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470289433, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 6 March 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages, Charts: 17 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Photos: 16 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Drawings: 11 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Screen captures: 19 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Graphs: 15 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 16.5 x 1.8 cm, 0.531 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This work could supplement a graduate course on modeling and simulation (selected chapters could supplement an undergraduate course) and would be of interest to graduate students and professionals wishing to learn some of the basics of modeling and simulation.\" (\u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e, December 2009)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplores wide-ranging applications of modeling and simulation techniques that allow readers to conduct research and ask \"What if?\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Modeling and Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Approach\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to provide an introduction to modeling and simulation techniques across diverse areas of study. Numerous researchers from the fields of social science, engineering, computer science, and business have collaborated on this work to explore the multifaceted uses of computational modeling while illustrating their applications in common spreadsheets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is organized into three succinct parts:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Modeling and Simulation\u003c\/i\u003e provides a brief history of modeling and simulation, outlines its many functions, and explores the advantages and disadvantages of using models in problem solving. Two major reasons to employ modeling and simulation are illustrated through the study of a specific problem in conjunction with the use of related applications, thus gaining insight into complex concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheoretical Underpinnings\u003c\/i\u003e examines various modeling techniques and introduces readers to two significant simulation concepts: discrete event simulation and simulation of continuous systems. This section details the two primary methods in which humans interface with simulations, and it also distinguishes the meaning, importance, and significance of verification and validation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePractical Domains\u003c\/i\u003e delves into specific topics related to transportation, business, medicine, social science, and enterprise decision support. The challenges of modeling and simulation are discussed, along with advanced applied principles of modeling and simulation such as representation techniques, integration into the application infrastructure, and emerging technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its accessible style and wealth of real-world examples, Principles \u003ci\u003eof Modeling and Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Approach\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable book for modeling and simulation courses at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an indispensable reference for researchers and practitioners working in statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, economics, and the social sciences who would like to further develop their understanding and knowledge of the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Principles of Modeling and Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. What Is Modeling and Simulation? 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatherine M. Banks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels: Approximations of Real-World Events 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of Modeling and Simulation 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication Areas 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Modeling and Simulation: Advantages and Disadvantages 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. The Role of Modeling and Simulation 25\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul F. Reynolds, Jr.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Simulations to Solve Problems 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncertainty and Its Effects 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Insight 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Simulation’s Lifetime 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Theoretical Underpinnings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Simulation: Models That Vary over Time 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn A. Sokolowski\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscrete Event Simulation 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous Simulation 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Queue Modeling and Simulation 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul A. Fishwick and Hyungwook Park\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalytical Solution 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQueuing Models 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequential Simulation 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimPack Queuing Implementation 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParallel Simulation 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Human Interaction with Simulations 91\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael P. Bailey and Ahmed K. Noor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimulation and Data Dependency 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Representation 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Verification and Validation 121\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMikel D. Petty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Verification and Validation 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerification and Validation Examples 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Practical Domains\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Uses of Simulation 153\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTuncer I. Ören\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Many Facets of Simulation 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperimentation Aspect of Simulation 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience Aspect of Simulation 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of Uses of Simulation 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics in the Use of Simulation 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Excuses to Avoid Using Simulation 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Exploration 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Simulation Associations\/Groups\/Research Centers 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Modeling and Simulation: Real-World Examples 181\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael D. Fontaine, David P. Cook, C. Donald Combs, John A. Sokolowski, and Catherine M. Banks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation Modeling and Simulation 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Modeling and Simulation 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical Modeling and Simulation 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Science Modeling and Simulation 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. The Future of Simulation 247\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eR. 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