Verification and validation: verification and validation of simulation models

Robert G. Sargent

Winter Simulation Conference · 2003 · 23 citations · 33 references

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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 accreditation is briefly discussed.

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