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Introduction to simulation and risk analysis / James R. Evans and David L. Olson.

By: Evans, James R. (James Robert), 1950- [author].
Contributor(s): Olson, David L, 1944- [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 2002Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xvii, 279 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0130329282 (hardback).Subject(s): Crystal ball (Computer file) | Decision making | Decision support systems | Business | Electronic spreadsheetsDDC classification: 658.4030285
Contents:
Part 1: Simulation fundamentals -- Introduction to simulation -- Simulation using excel -- Probability and statistics in simulation -- Part 2: Simulation in risk analysis -- Risk analysis using crystal ball -- Applications of risk analysis -- Building system simulation models -- Part 3: Systems simulation -- Output analysis and experimentation for systems simulation -- Systems simulation using process model -- Applications of systems simulation -- Part 4: Extensions of simulation -- Simulation in forecasting and optimization.
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General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 658.4030285 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00091993
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Focusing on simulation in risk analysis and systems simulation, this textbook introduces the concepts, methodologies, and applications of simulation in business. Chapters cover the use of Excel, probability and statistics, the use of Crystal Ball, applications of risk analysis, system simulation mod

Previous ed.: 1998.

Bibliography: (pages 374-385) and index.

Part 1: Simulation fundamentals -- Introduction to simulation -- Simulation using excel -- Probability and statistics in simulation -- Part 2: Simulation in risk analysis -- Risk analysis using crystal ball -- Applications of risk analysis -- Building system simulation models -- Part 3: Systems simulation -- Output analysis and experimentation for systems simulation -- Systems simulation using process model -- Applications of systems simulation -- Part 4: Extensions of simulation -- Simulation in forecasting and optimization.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Preface (p. xiii)
  • Part 1 Simulation Fundamentals
  • Chapter 1 Introduction to Simulation (p. 1)
  • Chapter 2 Simulation Using Excel (p. 21)
  • Chapter 3 Probability and Statistics in Simulation (p. 63)
  • Part 2 Simulation in Risk Analysis
  • Chapter 4 Risk Analysis Using Crystal Ball (p. 112)
  • Chapter 5 Applications of Risk Analysis (p. 152)
  • Part 3 Systems Simulation
  • Chapter 6 Building System Simulation Models (p. 199)
  • Chapter 7 Output Analysis and Experimentation for Systems Simulation (p. 249)
  • Chapter 8 Systems Simulation Using ProcessModel (p. 271)
  • Chapter 9 Applications of Systems Simulation (p. 307)
  • Part 4 Extensions of Simulation
  • Chapter 10 Simulation in Forecasting and Optimization (p. 335)
  • Appendix A Normal Distribution (p. 370)
  • Appendix B t Distribution (p. 371)
  • Appendix C Chi-Square Limits (p. 372)
  • Appendix D Kolmogorov-Smirnov Limits (p. 373)
  • Bibiography (p. 374)
  • Index (p. 387)