Simulation practice: tips for successful practice of simulation

ABSTRACT

Succeeding with a technology as powerful as simulation involves much more than the technical aspects you may have been trained in. The parts of a simulation study that are outside the realm of modeling and analysis can make or break the project We explore the most common pitfalls in performing simulation studies and identify approaches for avoiding these problems.

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