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It is often said that a discrete-event simulation model supports people in understanding and problem-solving by creating new and effective solutions, but little empirical evidence exists to substantiate this claim. While the discrete event community has not well-developed this philosophy of practice, empirical evidence from the system dynamics field shows that learning and generating new ideas from the use of models can be challenging. On the other hand, the alternative uses of visual features of simulation models seem not to have been exploited completely. Consequently, the role of discrete-event simulation models in creative problem solving is difficult to validate. This paper introduces the process of insight from the field of creative cognitive psychology and discusses its relation to creative problem-solving with discrete-event simulation. We conclude by discussing the methodology that will be employed to provide empirical evidence to support the value of discrete-event simulation models in creative problem-solving.
Author(s): Gogi A, Tako AA, Robinson S
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: 2014 Operational Research Society Simulation Workshop, SW 2014
Year of Conference: 2014
Pages: 133-142
Acceptance date: 02/04/2014
Publisher: Operational Research Society
URL: https://www.theorsociety.com/media/3591/sw14-proceedings-book-final-hw_20042016101209.pdf#page=138
