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The simulation modelling process and individual practices of simulation modellers impact on the outcome of simulation studies. Despite this, the modelling and simulation literature lacks a rich body of evidence on the actual process and practices of modellers in the real world. This qualitative study aims to address this shortcoming by attempting to discover the underlying simulation modelling process of 20 expert modellers working within their typical contexts. Our study makes a valuable addition to simulation research by investigating how the expert modellers develop their simulation models and how their context may affect their simulation practices. The main finding is that most of the participants do not have a clearly defined or a formal process for developing their models. Instead, they follow a set of key steps and their individual practices depend on the context of the study. A number of contextual factors such as the term of model use, the size of the model and the complexity of the model, may affect the way in which a modeller goes about developing a simulation model. For instance, the extent to which a model is documented depends on the model life. This research contributes to enhancing our understanding of the simulation modelling process in varying contexts. © 2014 Operational Research Society Ltd.
Author(s): Ahmed R, Robinson S
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Journal of the Operational Research Society
Year: 2014
Volume: 65
Issue: 5
Pages: 660-672
Print publication date: 01/05/2014
Online publication date: 21/12/2017
Acceptance date: 01/11/2012
ISSN (print): 0160-5682
ISSN (electronic): 1476-9360
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.2012.177
DOI: 10.1057/jors.2012.177
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