Tips for successful practice of simulation: 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 <i>outside</i> 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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