Modeling and simulation involve creating a representation of a system (the model) and then running it over time (the simulation) to observe its behavior. This field sits at the intersection of science and engineering, using math and statistics to build models that answer "what-if" questions without the risk or cost of manipulating a real-world system. Core Definitions
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Slide 5: Steps in Modeling and Simulation Modeling and simulation involve creating a representation of
: Concrete models include physical prototypes or scale models, while abstract models are mathematical or schematic. The Modeling and Simulation Lifecycle Speaker Notes (Page 11): "Number 4 kills PhDs
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Speaker Notes (Page 11): "Number 4 kills PhDs. If you start a simulation of a bank at 9:00 AM with zero customers, the first hour is wrong because the bank starts empty. Real banks have a line at opening. You must run a 'warm-up period' and discard that data. Ignore this, and your average wait time will be artificially low. You will look like a fool."