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What are the potential results of analysis and simulation mentioned in the text?
What are the potential results of analysis and simulation mentioned in the text?
- Only design intended to achieve a purpose
- Only prediction about what the system will do
- Only explanation of why the system behaves the way it does
- Prediction about what the system will do, explanation of why it behaves a certain way, design intended to achieve a purpose (correct)
How can predictions and designs from analysis and simulation be validated according to the text?
How can predictions and designs from analysis and simulation be validated according to the text?
- By comparing real-world measurements with the data obtained from analysis and simulation (correct)
- By conducting more simulations with different parameters
- By ignoring real-world measurements and relying solely on simulations
- By discarding the predictions and starting over
What is one of the goals of using a model as stated in the text?
What is one of the goals of using a model as stated in the text?
- Avoiding changes to the system
- Using models solely for design purposes
- Investigating 'what if' questions about real-world systems (correct)
- Creating complex simulations without any specific purpose
How can simulation be used according to the text?
How can simulation be used according to the text?
Why does the text recommend doing simulation before implementation?
Why does the text recommend doing simulation before implementation?
What can be simulated according to the text?
What can be simulated according to the text?
What are some examples of Simulation Languages mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of Simulation Languages mentioned in the text?
Which software is NOT mentioned as an important Simulation Software in the text?
Which software is NOT mentioned as an important Simulation Software in the text?
When is simulation considered an appropriate tool according to the text?
When is simulation considered an appropriate tool according to the text?
What risk factor is mentioned as a reason for using simulation in the text?
What risk factor is mentioned as a reason for using simulation in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a Simulation Language mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a Simulation Language mentioned in the text?
What purpose can simulation serve in new machine design according to the text?
What purpose can simulation serve in new machine design according to the text?
Why is experimenting with a real system considered too expensive according to the text?
Why is experimenting with a real system considered too expensive according to the text?
In which scenario is simulation not appropriate based on the text?
In which scenario is simulation not appropriate based on the text?
What advantage of simulation is highlighted in the text regarding the testing of new physical layouts?
What advantage of simulation is highlighted in the text regarding the testing of new physical layouts?
Why is experimenting with a real system not suitable when cost exceeds savings?
Why is experimenting with a real system not suitable when cost exceeds savings?
What does simulation offer in terms of the interaction of variables according to the text?
What does simulation offer in terms of the interaction of variables according to the text?
In which situation can simulation be considered advantageous based on the text?
In which situation can simulation be considered advantageous based on the text?
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Results of Analysis and Simulation
Results of Analysis and Simulation
Outcomes include predictions, explanations, and designs aimed at specific purposes.
Validation of Predictions
Validation of Predictions
Comparing real-world measurements with data from analysis and simulation.
Goal of Using a Model
Goal of Using a Model
To explore 'what if' scenarios about real-world systems.
Use of Simulation
Use of Simulation
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Simulation Before Implementation
Simulation Before Implementation
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What Can be Simulated
What Can be Simulated
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Example of a Simulation Language
Example of a Simulation Language
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Not Mentioned Simulation Software
Not Mentioned Simulation Software
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When Simulation is Appropriate
When Simulation is Appropriate
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Risk Factor for Simulation
Risk Factor for Simulation
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Not a Simulation Language
Not a Simulation Language
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Simulation in New Machine Design
Simulation in New Machine Design
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Cost of Physical Experimentation
Cost of Physical Experimentation
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When Simulation is Not Appropriate
When Simulation is Not Appropriate
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Advantage of Simulation in Layout Testing
Advantage of Simulation in Layout Testing
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Experimenting Cost Exceeds Savings
Experimenting Cost Exceeds Savings
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Insight into Variable Interactions
Insight into Variable Interactions
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Advantageous Simulation Situations
Advantageous Simulation Situations
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Study Notes
When Simulation is the Appropriate Tool
- A plan can be visualized with animated simulation to understand complex systems.
- Simulation is necessary when experimenting with a real system is extremely costly and time-consuming, such as with satellite systems.
- Simulation helps in understanding the internal interactions of a complex system, which cannot be treated by other means.
When Simulation is Not Appropriate
- Simulation is not necessary when the problem can be solved by common sense.
- Simulation is not necessary when the problem can be solved analytically.
- Simulation is not necessary when it is easier to perform direct experiments.
- Simulation is not justified when the cost exceeds the savings or when resources or time are not available.
Advantages of Simulation
- Hypotheses about how or why certain phenomena occur can be tested for feasibility.
- Time can be compressed or expanded to allow for a speed-up or slow-down of the phenomena.
- Insight can be obtained about the interaction of variables.
- Insight can be obtained about the importance of variables to the performance of the system.
- New hardware designs, physical layouts, transportation systems, and so on can be tested easily.
Simulation Language and Software
- Simulation languages include MATLAB, Python, Java, C/C++, and others.
- Simulation software includes AnyLogic, Arena, AutoMod, ExtendSim, Flexsim, ProModel, SIMUL8, and others.
Goal of Modeling and Simulation
- A model can be used to investigate a wide variety of “what if” questions about real-world systems.
- Simulation can be used as an analysis tool for predicting the effect of changes.
- Simulation can be used as a design tool to predict the performance of new systems.
- It is better to do simulation before implementation.
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Test your knowledge on simulation languages and software with this quiz covering topics like MATLAB, Python, Java, C/C++, AnyLogic, Arena, AutoMod, ExtendSim, Flexsim, ProModel, SIMUL8, and more.
