{"product_id":"principles-of-modeling-and-simulation-a-multidisciplinary-approach-9780470289433","title":"Principles of Modeling and Simulation A","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplores wide-ranging applications of modeling and simulation techniques that allow readers to conduct research and ask \"What if??\"  Principles of Modeling and Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Approach  is the first book to provide an introduction to modeling and simulation techniques across diverse areas of study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This work could supplement a graduate course on modeling and simulation (selected chapters could supplement an undergraduate course) and would be of interest to graduate students and professionals wishing to learn some of the basics of modeling and simulation.\" (\u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e, December 2009)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eContributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: PRINCIPLES OF MODELING AND SIMULATION: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: What is Modeling and Simulation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels: Approximations of Real World Events.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief History of Modeling and Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication Areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Modeling and Simulation: Advantages and Disadvantages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The Role of Modeling and Simulation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Simulations to Solve Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncertainty and Its Effects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Insight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Simulation’s Lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: THEORETICAL UNDERPINNINGS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Simulation: Models That Vary Over Time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscrete Event Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContinuous Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Queue Modeling and Simulation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalytical Solution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQueuing Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSequential Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimPack Queuing Implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParallel Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Human Interaction with Simulations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimulation and Data Dependency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Representation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Verification and Validation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Verification and Validation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerification and Validation Examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE: PRACTICAL DOMAINS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Uses of Simulation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Many Facets of Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperimentation Aspect of Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience Aspect of Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of Uses of Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics in the Use of Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Excuses to Avoid Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A-Simulation Associations\/Groups\/Research Centers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 8: MODELING AND SIMULATION: REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransportation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness M\u0026amp;S.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical M\u0026amp;S.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Science M\u0026amp;S.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: The Future of Simulation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Brief . . . and Selective . . . History of Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvergent Simulations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSerious Games.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman-Simulator Interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputing Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Education in Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Future of Simulation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037067477335,"sku":"9780470289433","price":95.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470289433.jpg?v=1750934237","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/principles-of-modeling-and-simulation-a-multidisciplinary-approach-9780470289433","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}