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Conceptual modelling is the abstraction of a simulation model from the part of the real world it is representing; in other words, choosing what to model, and what not to model. This is generally agreed to be the most difficult, least understood and most important task to be carried out in a simulation study. In this tutorial the problem of conceptual modelling is first illustrated through an example of modelling a hospital clinic. We define the term 'conceptual model' and go on to identify the artefacts of conceptual modelling and hence the role of conceptual modelling in the simulation project life-cycle. The discussion then focuses on the requirements of a conceptual model, the benefits and approaches for documenting a conceptual model, and frameworks for guiding the conceptual modelling activity. One specific framework is described and illustrated in more detail. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the level of abstraction.
Author(s): Robinson S
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: Proceedings of the Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop (SW16)
Year of Conference: 2016
Pages: 13-24
Online publication date: 11/04/2016
Acceptance date: 02/04/2016
Publisher: Operational Research Society
Library holdings: Search Newcastle University Library for this item
ISBN: 0903440598
