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 :
formal verification; conceptual model validity; data validity; operational validity; simulation models validation; simulation models verification; Accuracy; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Computers; Data models; Mathematical model; Programming;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference (WSC), Proceedings of the 2010 Winter
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-9866-6
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2010.5679166
