Paper Info
Title
Exploring the Model Development Process in Discrete-Event Simulation: Insights from Six Expert Modellers
Abstract
This paper explores the model development process in discrete-event simulation (DES) by reporting on an empirical study that follows six expert modellers while building simulation models. DES is a widely used modelling approach, however little is known about the modelling processes and methodology adopted by modellers in practice. Verbal Protocol Analysis is used to collect data, where the participants are asked to speak aloud while modelling. The results show that the expert modellers spend a significant amount of time on model coding, verification and validation, and data inputs. The modellers iterate often between modelling activities. Patterns of modelling behaviour are identified, suggesting that the modellers adopt distinct modelling styles. This study is useful in that it provides an empirical view of existing DES modelling practice, which in turn can inform existing research and simulation practice as well as teaching of DES modelling to novices.
Year
DOI
Venue
2015
10.1057/jors.2014.52
Journal of the Operational Research Society
Keywords
Field
DocType
simulation,model development,discrete-event simulation,modelling practice,education,Verbal Protocol Analysis
Empirical modelling,Protocol analysis,Verification and validation,Computer science,Building simulation,Coding (social sciences),Empirical research,Management science,Discrete event simulation
Journal
Volume
Issue
ISSN
66
5
0160-5682
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
3
0.41
17
Authors
1
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Antuela A. Tako118215.35