Methods Of A Modeling Model

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In the literature review we explain the modeling process first before discussing different methods of simulation and modelling and interpreting the methods in enterprise-wide modeling. I. Modelling Process: The powerful technique, which allows researchers from diverse backgrounds to analyze and study complex phenomena is Modelling. In general model is ‘A (small) finite description of an infinitely complex reality, constructed for the purpose of answering particular questions’ (Kuipers 1994). Even though in each scientific discipline the steps taken in the modeling process differs the general method modelling follows is: Step 1: Model Identification – this step aims at identifying the study objectives and the best method for modelling a particular event. Also this step involves defining the model boundaries which is identifying key variables and requirement of the scope, time frame and reference mode of the model. Step 2: Model Building – aims at representing the real world influences between the variables of interest in an suitable layout. This may be applied using a quantitative approach such defining a system of simultaneous Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) or linear programming or a qualitative approach such as a structural dependency representation using causal diagrams. There are other hybrid methods which can be adopted, which combine quantitative and qualitative techniques. Step 3: Model Analysis and Interpretation – which gives the derivation of results for the mathematical equations and/or simulation of the relationships between variables, which in turn gives the solution for the particular research questions or criteria which have been set in the beginning of the process. It may take additional steps such as model... ... middle of paper ... ...ween model variables are not explicitly defined and thus may not be easy to analyse. 3. Other Hybrid Approaches: Various hybrid approaches are macroeconomic model (IMEM) by Chen and Sun (2000) which combines quantitative and qualitative reasoning method to model the economy, fuzzy cognitive maps (a combination of fuzzy logic and neural networks) by Stylios and Groumpos (1998) which explained the method of modelling a two tier manufacturing control system, and the explanation of application of mixed qualitative/quantitative modelling approaches merging principal component analysis, along with clustered fuzzy diagraphs and reasoning to the modelling of a continuous stirred tank reactor and a distillation column by Yadegar and Pishvaie (2005). A utility cost function, which can be used to estimate the correctness of alternative modelling techniques, is also suggested.

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