Simulation : the practice of model development and use / Stewart Robionson
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2ª ed. .— London : MacMillan, 2014 .— XXIII,367 p.: graf. ; 24 cm
Apéndices
The new edition of this successful textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to simulation, foregrounding the topic as an applied problem-solving tool. Guiding readers through the key stages in a simulation project in terms of both the technical requirements and the project management issues surrounding it, the book will enable students to develop appropriate valid conceptual models, perform simulation experiments, analyse the results and draw insightful conclusions. New to this Edition: A practical step-by-step guide to preparing a simple model ; improved cross referencing, navigation and design; updated referencing and the inclusion of select new case studies; new material available via the companion website; key concepts, on-page glossary terms and relevant further reading lists for each chapter.