Criteria for simulation software evaluation

Author

Nikoukaran, Jalal ; Hlupic, Vlatka ; Paul, Ray J.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Inf. Syst. & Comput., Brunel Univ., Uxbridge, UK

Volume

1

fYear

1998

fDate

13-16 Dec 1998

Firstpage

399

Abstract

In simulation software selection problems, packages are evaluated either on their own merits or in comparison with other packages. In either method, a list of criteria for the evaluation of simulation software is essential for proper selection. Although various simulation software evaluation checklists do exist, there are differences in the lists provided and the terminologies used. This paper presents a comprehensive list of criteria structured in a hierarchical framework for simulation software evaluation, consisting of seven main groups and several subgroups. An explanation for each criterion is provided and an analysis of the usability of the proposed framework is further discussed

Keywords

digital simulation; nomenclature; software selection; checklists; hierarchical framework; simulation software evaluation criteria; simulation software selection; software packages; terminologies; usability; Analytical models; Application software; Computational modeling; Costs; Decision making; Information systems; Packaging; Software packages; Terminology; Usability;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Simulation Conference Proceedings, 1998. Winter

Conference_Location

Washington, DC

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5133-9

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/WSC.1998.745014

Filename

745014