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Conceptual modelling for simulation Part I: Definition and requirements

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Abstract

Conceptual modelling is probably the most important aspect of a simulation study. It is also the most difficult and least understood. Over 40 years of simulation research and practice have provided only limited information on how to go about designing a simulation conceptual model. This paper, the first of two, discusses the meaning of conceptual modelling and the requirements of a conceptual model. Founded on existing literature, a definition of a conceptual model is provided. Four requirements of a conceptual model are described: validity, credibility, utility and feasibility. The need to develop the simplest model possible is also discussed. Owing to a paucity of advice on how to design a conceptual model, the need for a conceptual modelling framework is proposed. Built on the foundations laid in this paper, a conceptual modelling framework is described in the paper that follows. © 2008 Operational Research Society Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Author(s): Robinson S

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of the Operational Research Society

Year: 2008

Volume: 59

Issue: 3

Pages: 278-290

Online publication date: 21/12/2017

ISSN (print): 0160-5682

ISSN (electronic): 1476-9360

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.

URL: https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602368

DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602368

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