Introduction to discrete event simulation and agent-based modeling : voting systems, health care, military, and manufacturing / Theodore T. Allen.

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Allen, Theodore T

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: London : Springer, 2011.Description: xii, 215 p. : ill. (some col.) 16 cmISBN:

9780857291387 (hdbk. : acidfree paper)
0857291386 (hdbk. : acidfree paper)

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DDC classification:

003.830113 22 ALL

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Contents:

1. Introduction 2. Probability Theory and Monte Carlo 3. Input Analysis 4. Simulating Waiting Times 5. Output Analysis 6. Theory of Queues 7. Decision Support and Voting Systems Case Study 8. Variance Reduction Techniques and Quasi-Monte Carlo 9. Simulation Software and Visual Basic 10. Introduction to ARENA Software 11. Advanced Modeling with ARENA 12. Agents and New Directions 13. Answers to Odd Problems.

Summary: Discrete event simulation and agent-based modeling are increasingly recognized as critical for diagnosing and solving process issues in complex systems. Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation and Agent-based Modeling covers the techniques needed for success in all phases of simulation projects. These include: Definition - The reader will learn how to plan a project and communicate using a charter. Input analysis Read more...

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General Books	CUTN Central Library Generalia	Non-fiction	003.830113 ALL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		37196

1. Introduction
2. Probability Theory and Monte Carlo
3. Input Analysis
4. Simulating Waiting Times
5. Output Analysis
6. Theory of Queues
7. Decision Support and Voting Systems Case Study
8. Variance Reduction Techniques and Quasi-Monte Carlo
9. Simulation Software and Visual Basic
10. Introduction to ARENA Software
11. Advanced Modeling with ARENA
12. Agents and New Directions
13. Answers to Odd Problems.

Discrete event simulation and agent-based modeling are increasingly recognized as critical for diagnosing and solving process issues in complex systems. Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation and Agent-based Modeling covers the techniques needed for success in all phases of simulation projects. These include: Definition - The reader will learn how to plan a project and communicate using a charter. Input analysis Read more...

Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-211) and index.

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