Simulation
The Practice of Model Development and Use
2nd Edition
Published on 22. September 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
392 pages
978-1-137-32802-1 (ISBN)
Description
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. The author's engaging style and authoritative knowledge of the subject make the book as accessible as it is essential, drawing on case studies and complementary online content to encourage a critical engagement with the topic.
This is an ideal textbook for those studying on upper level undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in Business and Management and MBA programmes, and is a core text for those specialising in operations management. In addition, it is an important text for students taking Simulation modules on Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics degree programmes.
This is an ideal textbook for those studying on upper level undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in Business and Management and MBA programmes, and is a core text for those specialising in operations management. In addition, it is an important text for students taking Simulation modules on Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics degree programmes.
Reviews / Votes
'If you are seeking to improve your understanding of simulation, this book from one of the leading authorities in the subject provides clear discussions of every aspect of the process, whatever your level of expertise, and whether you are a student or practitioner.' -Honora Smith, University of Southampton, UK 'The book provides clear explanations of the technical and practical aspects of simulation. It gives excellent instructions for what to do for each of the simulation tasks from conceptual modelling through to implementation. It is therefore an ideal guide for both students and practitioners on how to tackle real simulation projects.' -Roger Brooks, Lancaster University, UK 'The second edition of Robinson's Simulation is a well-chosen collection of practical wisdom.' -Owen Jones, University of Melbourne, Australia 'Robinson expertly blends the methodological and practical challenges in simulation into a highly accessible guide to successful DES studies. An essential addition to every simulation modeller's bookshelf.' -Thomas Monks, University of Exeter, UKMore details
Edition
2nd ed. 2014
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 23.4 cm
Width: 15.6 cm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
599 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-137-32802-1 (9781137328021)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-32803-8
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Stewart Robinson is Professor of Management Science and Associate Dean (Research) at the School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University, UK. He is also President of the Operational Research Society (2014-15), co-founder of the Journal of Simulation, and co-founder of the OR Society Simulation Workshop conference series.
Content
1. Defining Simulation: What, Why and When? .- 2. Inside Simulation Software .- 3. Software for Simulation .- 4. Simulation Studies: An Overview .- 5. Conceptual Modelling .- 6. Developing the Conceptual Model .- 7. Data Collection and Analysis .- 8. Model Coding .- 9. Experimentation: Obtaining Accurate Results .- 10. Experimentation: Searching the Solution Space .- 11. Implementation .- 12. Verification, Validation and Confidence .- 13. The Practice of Simulation.