Difference between revisions of "Simulation"

{{Term|SIMULATION|A methodology for understanding the interrelationships among components of a system or process through the imitation of the reality as a means of preparing a decision. Simulation creates the appearance of being real, giving the experience of a real situation without risks. They test or use a model that depicts or mirrors some aspect of reality in form, if not necessarily in content. The act of simulating something generally entails representing certain key characteristics of a selected physical or abstract system. The learning  occurs by studying the  effects of change on one or more  factors of the model. The aim of a simulation is  to conduct experiments for the purpose of understanding and evaluating various strategies.<ref> [http://www.eyefortransport.com www.eyefortransport.com] (25 July 2008), [http://www.uwex.edu/ics www.uwex.edu/ics] (25 July 2008), [http://en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org] (25 July 2008), [http://www.webopedia.com www.webopedia.com] (25 July 2008), [http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg www.comp.nus.edu.sg] (25 July 2008); e-Learning Solutions on a Shoestring, Jane Bozarth, 2005</ref> }}

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