Simulation and Modulation

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Simulation and Modeling

(BCA Part-III)
Ms Ujjwala
Deptt. of Information Technology
Biyani Girls College, Jaipur
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Preface
am glad to present this book, especially designed to serve the needs of the
students. The book has been written keeping in mind the general weakness in
understanding the fundamental concepts of the topics. The book is self-explanatory
and adopts the Teach Yourself style. It is based on question-answer pattern. The
language of book is quite easy and understandable based on scientific approach.
This book covers basic concepts related to the microbial understandings about
diversity, structure, economic aspects, bacterial and viral reproduction etc.
Any further improvement in the contents of the book by making corrections,
omission and inclusion is keen to be achieved based on suggestions from the
readers for which the author shall be obliged.
I acknowledge special thanks to Mr. Rajeev Biyani, Chairman & Dr. Sanjay
Biyani, Director (Acad.) Biyani Group of Colleges, who are the backbones and main
concept provider and also have been constant source of motivation throughout this
Endeavour. They played an active role in coordinating the various stages of this
Endeavour and spearheaded the publishing work.
I look forward to receiving valuable suggestions from professors of various
educational institutions, other faculty members and students for improvement of the
quality of the book. The reader may feel free to send in their comments and
suggestions to the under mentioned address.
Author
Syllabus
Defination of System : Types of system-continous and discrete; Modeling
process and defination of a model; Compurter work load and preparerating
of its models; Verification and validation modeling procedures;l comparing
model data with real system.
Simulation Process: Use of simulation discrete and continuous simulation
procedures; simulation of a time sharing computer system.
Simulation languages: A brief introduction to important discrete and
continuous simulation language; Algorithm development and pseudo code
writing for simulation problems. Use of database and A.I. techniques in the
area of modeling and simulation.
Chapter 1
Introduction and Motivation

Q.1
What is system?
Ans. The term system is derived from the Greek word system, which means an
organized relationship among fins hiring units or component. A system may
be defined as an orderly grouping of interdependent components linked
together according to a plan to achieve a specific objective.
The components of a system may be simple or complex, basic or advanced,
each component is a part of the total system has to do its share of work for the
system to achieve the intruded goal.
Q.2 Explain various characteristics of any system?
Ans. The various characteristics of any system are described follow.
Organization:Organization imp his starchier & order. It is the
arrangement of components that helps to achieve objectives. In the design of
a business system for example the hierarchical relationships starting with the
president on top & boding donrcnord to the blue-collar warders represents
the organization starchier. Such an arrangement partiays a system subsystem
relationships defines the oimlthority stretcher specifies the formal flow of
communication & formalizes the chain of command.
Interaction:- Interaction refers to the oranner in which each component
functions with other components of the system. In an brgemisation, for
example, purchasing must interod with production, aolrertising with soles &
payroll with personal. The interrelationship between these components
enables the perform effectively.
Interdependence: - Interdependence means that parts of the organization or
computer system depend on are another. They are coordinated & linked
together according to a plan. One subsystem depends on the input of another
subsystem for proper functioning that is the output of are subsystem is the
required input for another subsystem. This interdependence is crucial is
system work.
Integration: - It refers to the holism of the systems. Synthesis follows analysis

to achieve the central objective. Integration is concerned with how a system is
tied together. It is more them sharing a physical part or location. It means that
parts of the system work together within the system even tough each part
performs a unique function. Successful integration will typically produce a
synergetic effect & greater total import than if each components works
separately.
Central objective: - The last characteristic of a system is its control objective.
Objectives may be real or stated. Although a stated objective may be the real
objective
it is not uncommon for an organization to state one objective & operate to
achieve another. The important point is that users must know the central
objective of the computer application early in the analysis of a successful
design & concession.
Q.3
What is system concept?
Ans. Scholars in various disciplines who are concerned about the tendency toward
the fragmentation of knowledge & the increasing complicity of phenomena
have sought a unifying approach to knowledge. Ludwig von berlalanffy a
biologist developed a general systems theory that applies to any arrangement
of elements such as cells, people, societies or even planets. Norbert wiener a
mathematician, observed that information & communications provide
connecting links for unifying fragments or elements. His system concept of
information theory, which shows the parolld between the functioning of
human beings & electronic systems, laid the foundation for todays computer
system. Herbert A Simon a political scientist related the system concept to the
study of organization by uniming an ongoing system a processor of
information by making decisions.
System analysis & general for information system were founded in general systems
theory, which emphasizes a close look at all parts of a system. Joo often analysis
focus on only are component. General system they by is concerned with den
doping a systematic theoretical framework upon which to male decisions. It
discourages thinking in a vacuum & encourages consideration of all the
activities of the organization & its internal environment. Pioneering work in
general system theory emphasized that organizations be viewed as total
system. The idea of systems has become most practical & necessary in
conceptualization the interrelationships & integration of
operations,
especially when using computers thus, a system is a may of thinking abort
organizations & their problems. It also involves a set of techniques that helps
in solving problems.
Q.4
What are the types of systems?
Ans. The various types of systems are given below common classifications of
systems are:
1.
Physical or ales tract.
2.
Continuous or discrete
1.
Physical or ales tract:Physical systems are tangible entities that may be static or dynamic in
operation. For example the physical parts of the computer centre are the
offices, desks & chairs that facilitate operation of the computer. They can be
seen & coinled; they are static. In contrast a programmed computer is a
dynamic system. Data programs output & applications change as the users
demands or the priority of the information requested changes.
Abstract systems a conceptual or non physical entities. They may be as
straightforward as formulas of relationships among sets of variables or
models the abstract conceptualization of physical situations. A model is a
representation of a real or a planned system. The use of models makes it
easier for the analyst to visualize relationship in the system under study. The
objective is to point out the significant dements & the buy interrelationships
of a complen system.
2.
Continuous or discrete:Systems such as the aircraft in which the changes are predominantly smooth
are called continuous systems. Systems, like the factory in which changes are
predominantly discontinuous mill be called discrete systems. Few systems
are wholly continuous or discrete the aircraft for example may make discrete
adjustments to its trim as altitude changes while in the factory example
machining proceeds continuously, even though the start & finish of a job are
discrete changes. However in most systems one type of change predominates
so that systems can usually be classified as being continuous or discrete.
Q.5
What is Modeling & Simulation?
Ans. Simulation in general is to pretend that one deals with real thing while really
working with an imitation. In operations research the imitation is a
computer model of the simulated reality. A flight simulator on a PC is also a
computer model of some aspects of the flight: it shows on the screen
the controls and what to pilot(the youngster who operates it) is supposed
to see from the cockpit(his armchair).
Q.6
Why to use models?
Ans. To fly a simulator is safer and cheaper than the real airplane. For precisely
this reason, models are used in industry commerce and military: it is very
costly, dangerous and often impossible to make experiments with real
systems. Provided that models are adequate descriptions of reality (they are
valid), experimenting with them can save money, suffering and even time.
Q.7
When to use simulations?
Ans. Systems that change with time, such as a gas station where cars come and go
(calleddynamic systems) and involve randomness. Nobody can guess at
exactly which time the next car should arrive at the station, are good
candidates for simulation. Modeling complex dynamic systems theoretically
need too many simplifications and the emerging models may not be therefore
valid. Simulation does not require that many simplifying assumptions,
making it the only tool even in absence of randomness.
Q.8
How to simulate?
Ans. Suppose we are interested in a gas station. We may describe the behavior of
this system graphically be plotting the number of cars in the station; the state
of the system. Every time a car arrives the graph increases by one unit while a
departing car causes the graph to drop one unit. This graph (called sample
path), could be obtained from observation of a real station, but could also be
artificially constructed. Such artificial construction and the analysis of the
resulting sample path (or more sample paths in more complex cases) consist
of the simulation.
Chapter 2
System Dynamic
Q1
Explain static mathematical model
Ans. A static model eves the station ships between the system attributes when the
system equilibrium. It the point Y equilibrium is changed by attiring any of
the attribute values the model enables the new valves for all the attributes to
be derived but does not show the way in which they changed to their new
values. For example in marketing a commodity these is a balance between the
supply and demand for the commodity. Both factors depend upon price: a
simple market model will show what is the price at which the balance occurs.
Command for the commochty will be low when the price is high and it will
increase as the price drops. The relationship between demand, denoted by Q,
and price, denoted by P, might be represented by the strength line marked
Demand in the following graph. On the other hand, the supply can be
expected to increase as the price increases because the supplies see an
opportunity for more revenue suppose supply denoted by S, is plotlrd
against price and the relationship is the strength time marked supply in the
fig. it the condition remain stable the price will settle to the point at which the
two lines cross, because that is where the supply eznals the demand.
Since the relationship have been assumed linear, the complete market model
can be written mathematically as follows.
Q = a-bp S = C+ap S = Q
0.20
Qenand Q
Supply. S
P.Price 0.15
0.10
0.05
100.
200.
300.
400.
Quantity
500.
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The last equation states the condition for the market to be cleared; it says
supply equals demand and so determines the price to which the market will
settle. For the model to correspond to normal market condition in which
demand goes down and supply increases as price goes up the coefficients b
and d need to be positive numbers.
The eqnilibrivnm market price, infect is given by the following expression
P
a c
b d
More usually the demand will be represented by a curve that slopes

downwards and the supply be a curve that slopes upwards, according to
following figure
It may not then be possible to express the relationships by equations that can
be solved. Some numeric method is then needed to solve the equations.
Droving the curves to scale and determining graphically where they intersect
is one such method. In practice it is difficult to get precise valves for the
coefficients of the nodal observation over an extended period of time
however will establish the stops(that is the valve of b and d) in the
neighborhood of the equilibrium point, and of covrse actual experience will
have established equilibrium prvces under various conditions. The values
depend upon economic factors so that observation will usually attempt to
correlate the valves with the economy allowing the model to be used as a
means of forecasting changes in market conditions for anticipated economic
changes.
Q.2
Explain Dynamic Mathematical model.
Ans. A dynamic mathematical model allows the changes of system attributes to be

derived as a function of time. The derivation may be made with an analytical
solution or with a numerical computation defending upon the complexity of
the model the equation that was derived to describe the behavior of a car
wheel is an example of a dynamic mathematical model in this case an
equation that can be solved analytically. It is customary to white the equation
in the form.
X + 2qwx + wx = wf (f) (i)
Where
X
displacement
Expressed in the form solution can be given in terms of the variable cut
following fig shows how x vales in response to a starchy force applied at time
t= o as would occur
for instance if a load were suddenly placed on the
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automobile. Solutions are shown for several values of g, and it can be seen
that when g is less than 1 the motion is oscillatory.
The factor g is called the damping ratio and when the motion is oscillatory
the frequency of oscillation is determined from the formula W = 2F Where f
is the number of cycle per second
Qenand 1 Q
Supply. S
Price
Quantity
Non-linear marfal - model
Q.3 Explain corporate model

Ans. The main use of corporate model is in helping to understand what conditions
will prevail under different sits of assumptions.
Industry and it is
planning to produce and market some new product. A first level of delovl
might consider the complete model as consisting three pacts, each of a
different genial natural. Corporate model tales into two major segments: The
physical plant which provides the means for production: and the
management segment, representing the policy making aspects of the
corporation. These major subsystems interact as shown in following figure
Environment
Environment
Environment
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Environment Segment
Price
Population
Market
Population
Supply
Demand
National Economy
The Environment segment
The above figure shows how the environment subsystem might be further
brofan down. The major element is the market model the set of relationship
that determine what the demand for the product will be. Major output of this
model is Demand. Two major inputs are the price and supply of the
product. Several other factors can influence the market. The ones chosen here
are the national economy the population that purchases the product and
competition from other produces. The national economy affects the market by
influencing the amount of money available to consumers.
Change in economic conditions would change the coefficients of that model if
the national economy is to be included in the present model an output of this
subsystem would be the coefficients to be used in the market model.
The obrions influence of population on the market is through knowing how
many people are likely to buy the product.
An additional factor could be the distribution of the population if the model
is to go as for as considering where the product distribution outlets are to be
placed.
Competition from other producers or from similar products is another factor
to be considered. It this is included the competition model is likely to interact
with the population model.
Production segment
A breakdown of the production sub-system in the
following fig. the main input is the amount of labor and machinery assigned
for production.
Mans output is the supply of the product. If it is dradeel to look at the market
geographically then a distribution subsystem will be needed to investigate
how to location of ware houses should be matched to population distribution.
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Production will be inflnrvced by economic factors which might be divided

into two categories. Wages effect production, through labor supply and they
are an important item in any national economy model. If a national economy
model is to be included therefore if will interact with the production model.
The would economy might also be important if the cost of imported raw
materials has to be considered or if any of the production facilities are located
overseas of course if the product is sold overseas the would economy model
will also interact with the market model.
Supply
Population
National Economy
Population
Labor
Machinery
World Economy
Management segment
The management subsystem, further broken down according to following
figure. The main inputs are the demand for the product and capital
investment to be made in the business. The main outputs all the price to be
set and the profit to be expected. A pricing model sets the price and a
financial model decides low the investment capital is to be divided between
labor and machinery. Another activity of the management is to predict the
future demand for the product. A forecasting model may be needed to refract
the way the predictions are made. Both the national and the world economy
conditions could influence the financial model through their effects on the
money market.
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Price
Demand
Population
Pricing
Population
Cabor
Machinery
Financing
Investment
World Econmy
The Management Segment
The full corporate model.

Population
Competition
Market
Forecasting
Distribution
National
Economy
Production
Pricing
Financing
Pfofit
Investment
Machinery
World
Economy
The full corporate Model
The full corporate model Putting together the expansion of the there
segments of first fig gives the full model of above figure.
Exponential growth models :Growth implies a rate of change are the mathematical models describing
growth involve differential equation.
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For example, the growth of a capital fund that is earning compound interest.
It the growth rate coefficient is K, then the rate at which the fund growth is k
times the current size of the fund. Expressed mathematically where x is the
current size of the fund.
X = Kx
x = xo at t = 0 = Kx
(i)
log x = Kt + logixo
log () = Kt
x = xo ekt
(ii)
Equation first is a first-adve. Differential equation whose solution is

the exponential function. The solution in terms of the mathematical constant
e, is the equation (ii).
k = 0.5
5
4
k = 0.35
B
k = 0.25
k = 0.2
k = 0.1
4
t1 time
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Above figure plats x for various valves of k and an initial value of 1. It can be
seen that the fund grows indefinitely whatever valve of k is used and it
grown farter with greater valves of k looking at the curve for k-0.2 and
picking the pint x=2 the corresponding slope at the point a has a certain valve
later at the point B where x has become twice as great as at A.
Since the slope is measured as the first order differential coefficient this fact is
simply the reflection of the can defining exponential growth the growth rate
is directly proportional to the current level.
Another way of describing the exponential function is to rony that the
logarithm of the variable increases linearly with time to lest whether any
particular set of data represents exponential growth the logarithms of the
data should be plotted against time. If the data then appear to fall on a
straight line, the growth is exponential and the slope of the straight line will
be greater for larger growth rate coefficients.
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Alternatively the data can plotted on semi - logarithmic graph paper where
the horizontal ones are placed at logarithmic intervals. Plotting state on such
paper is equivalent to taking the logarithm of the data and then plotting on
normal liner graph paper.
The following fig shows the gross national product figures for several
countries plotted against year on semi-logarithmic paper. The points fall
reasonable well on strength lines, indicating exponential growth rates.
The growth rate coefficient can be estimated by packing two points of the
straight line that best gets the data and taking the (mafral) logarithm of the
ratio of the values.
It the points are x. and t, and x2 at t2 t > t1 the result is In From which it is
possible to derive K. In terms of the more familiar logarithms to base 10, the
corresponding result is
x2
0.434(t2 t1 ) K
x1
Log
1000
500
an
Jap
200
100
50
U.C.
20
10
1963
1965
1967
1969
1971
Growth of Dress National Products
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Sometimes the coefficient K is expressed in the form 1/T so that The solution
for the exponential growth model then takes the form The constant T is said
to be a time constant since it provides a measure of how rapidly the variable x
groves. For example when t equals T, the variable exactly e times its initial
valve xo. It T is small ray 2, x reaches this level after two times units. It T is
large, say 20, x only reaches that level after 20 times units. The inverse
relationship between K, the growth rate coefficient and T, the time constant,
means that a large coefficient is associated with a small time constant and
therefore a more rapid rate of increasing.
Q.4
Explain exponential decay model?
Ans. Another model closely related to the exponential growth model is a model in
which a variable decays from some initial valve x0, at a rate proportional to
the current valve. The model can in fact be interpreted as a negative growth
model.
The equation for the model is x = - Kx X = x0 at t = 0 The solution is x = x0e
kt The response is shown is fig following figure for various values of K. is
with the exponential growth model the constant K is sometimes expressed in
the form 1/T.
The characteristics of the model is that the level x is divided by a constant
factor for a given interval of time. In the interval of T times units the level is
divided by e. since e is approximately 2.72. the level is reduced by a factor of
0.37. Each successive interval of T reduces the level by the some factor. Again
there is nothing significant about the valve e1 but comparing valves of T for
different models measures the relative times they will take to decay by a
given fraction.
Example of exponential decay model is the manner is which radioactive
material decays.
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1.0
0.8
K = 0.05
out put
0.4
K = 0.1
K = 0.2
0.2
K = 0.5
K = 1.0
Q. 5
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What is Discrete System Simulation?
Ans. Discrete-System Simulation:

Our discrete-system simulator (DSS) is used by INTRACOM, the largest
Greek telecom company. We shall expand DSS (in connection with the DSP
library) to allow for the specification, simulation and performance testing of
distributed protocols for almost any form of environment, including
networks with mobile units. The visualization facility of DSS will be
enhanced so the user can see the protocol execution in very large networks in
a meaningful way through, e.g., a hierarchical description and graph-drawing
techniques. INTRACOM, and also INTRASOFT (the largest Greek software
company), are interested in the new DSS and DSP library for (1) simulating
and testing distributed banking applications and (2) designing hardware for
fast networks (routers and switches).
The new DSS tool aims to provide:
An abstract, clean and semantically correct high level model of any
ATM network and of the on-line calls for connections.
A library of Call Admission Control algorithms in a form that allows
them to he easily used by non-experts or to be used and tested by
algorithms and networks designers.
The capability for the user Industry to design new Call Control
protocols and/ or test such designs.
The ATM technology is considered as the state of the art network
technology that is expected to play an important role in the future
networks. The ATM networks are fast packet switching networks
achieving their speed by avoiding flow control and error checking at the
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intermediate nodes in a transmission. ATM operates in a connected mode,

but a connection can only be set up and serviced if sufficient resources are
available in order to preserve the quality of service to the previous
accepted connections. This function is controlled by the call Admission
Control algorithms running in the ATM switches.
DSS provides an abstract model for the description of any ATM network
which is independent of details of the underlying technology. It simulates
the basic functionality of an ATM network which IS that in each time unit
cells are produced from traffic generators or forwarded from the switches
to their destination.
Under the scope of DSS an ATM network topology consists of links, ATM
switches, terminals (workstation) and call/traffic generators (network
applications). The critical characteristics of the topology such as the size of
the buffers of the ATM switch, the bandwidth of the links, the virtual
paths and virtual circuits over the links and the traffic parameters can be
defined by the user to approach the behavior of the todays and the future
network components. Each ATM switch is modeled as a communicating
Finite State Machine. A receipt of a CAC cell combined with its current
state activates an action routine of the CAC algorithm. Emphasis is given
in the abstract modeling of traffic generation. Adversarial traffic leads the
on-line algorithms to their worst case competitive ratio of performance
(measured against ideal off-line algorithms that know the future). The DSS
cannot simulate worst-case adversaries but can approximatetheir behavior
by exploiting certain distribution of call request of high Kolmogorov
complexity. The DSS can of course use externally (pragmatic) generate call
sequences.
Q.6
What is modal Validation and Verification?
Ans. Verification and Validation

Verification & Validation is process of checking that a product, service, or
system meets specifications and that it fulfils its intended purpose. These are
critical components of a quality management system.
Verification:It is a quality process that is used to evaluate whether or
not a product, service, or system complies with a regulation, specification, or
conditions imposed at the start of a development phase. Verification can be in
development scale-up or production. This is often an internal process.
Validation:- It is the process of establishing documented evidence that
provides a high degree of assurance that a product. Service, or system
accomplishes its intended requirements. This often involves acceptance and
suitability with external customers.
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It is sometimes said that validation can be expressed by the query Are you
building the right thing? and verification by Are you building the thing
right? Building the right thing refers back to the users needs, while
building it right checks that the documented development process was
followed. In some contexts, it is required to have written requirements for
both as well as formal procedures or procedures or protocols for determining
compliance.
Q.7
What are the Categories & aspects of validation?
Ans. Validation work can generally be categorized by the following functions:

Prospective validation the missions conducted before new items are
released to make sure the characteristics of the interests which are functional
properly and which meet the safety standards.
Retrospective validation a process for items that are already in use and
distribution or production. The validation is performed against the written
specifications or predetermined expectations, based upon their historical
data/evidences that are documented/recorded. If any critical data is missing,
then the work can not be processed or can only be completed partially. The
tasks are considered necessary if
Prospective validation is missing, inadequate or flawed.
The change of legislative regulations or standard affects the compliance
of the items being released to the public or market.
Reviving of out-of-use items
Some of the examples could be validating of the ancient scriptures that
contain controversies, clinical decision rules, data systems etc.
Full scale validation
Partial validation- often used for research and pilot studies if time is
constrained. The most important and significant effects are tested. From
analytical chemistry perspective, those effects are selectivity, accuracy,
repeatability, linearity and its range.
Re-validation/ Locational or Periodical validation carried out, for the item
of interest that is dismissed, repaired, integrated/coupled, relocated, or after
a specified time laps. Examples of this category could be
relicencing/renewing drivers license, recertifying an analytical balance that
has been expired or relocated, and even revalidating professionals.
Concurrent validation Conducted during a routine processing of services,
manufacturing or engineering etc. Example of these could be duplicated
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sample analysis, single sample analysis with multiple ended online system
suitability testing.
The most tested attributes in the validation tasks may include
Selectivity/specificity
Accuracy
Precision/Repeatability
Curve fitting
Q.8
What is system Dynamics?
Ans. System Dynamics is a methodology for studying and managing complex feed
back system, such as our finds in business an other social system infect if has
been used to address practically every sort of feedback system. While the
word system has been applied to all sort of situations. Fed back is the
differentiating descriptor here feedback refers to the situation of x affecting y
and y in true affecting x perhaps through a chain of causes and effects.
One can not study the link x and y and independently the link between y and
x and predict how the system will behave only the study of the whole system
as a fed back system will lead to correct results.
Q.9
What are the steps of system Olympics methodology?
Ans. Following are the steps of system dynamics methodology.

1) Identifies a problem.
2) Develops a dynamics hypothesis. Explaining the cause of the problem.
3) Builds a computer simulation model of the system at the sort of the
problem.
4) Tests the model to be certain that it reproduces the behavior seen in the
real world.
5) Devices and tests in the model alternative policies that alleviate the
problem.
6) Implements this solution.
Q10
Role of casual loop diagrams in system dynamics?
Ans. 1)
Casual loop Diagram are useful tools.
2)
CLsq help to discuss a situation. Different view points can be clarified

and checked more easily.
3)
The some situation can be modeled in different ways.
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4)
CL dks allow a reflection of model assumptions.
5)
Small differences in model might have regions consequences.
Q.11 What are positive and negative feed back loops?

Ans. Positive and negative feed back loops are the building blocks of system
dynamics. While a complete specification of the feed back structure of a
system requires specifying levels (states) and rates, the essential components
and interactions in a system can be communicated quickly and concisely in a
casual loop diagram.
Definition of positive and negative links.
The following fig use shows a possible set of casual relationship. The arrives
indicate the casual direction of influences. The sign adjacent to the arrows
indicate the polarity.
A plus (+) sign impulse that a change in the variable at the and of the arrow
in the same direction. Similarly a minus (-) sign implies that a change in the
variable at the and of the arrow will cause a change in the variable at the top
of the arrow in the opposite direction.
Population of
the community
Jobs
Mngratoni into
the community
Number of
available of jobs
per capital
Attractiveness of
the community
A typical casual-loop (influence) diagram used to define & negative casual

links (influences) The arrow from attractiveness to migration is cited as
an example of a positive influence. An un crease in the attractiveness of the
community in creases migration into the community.
The arrow grow population to Jobs avertable per eapita is given as an
example of a negative influence.
An increase in the communitys population will cause a decrease in one no.
of avertable jobs per capitr.
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The definitions given in this reference in terms of changes of variables all

entirely consistent with the examples given. However if the positive
definition had been applied to another positive influence in the loop fig. (1),
an inconsistency world have appeared. Consider the link from migration to
population. The definition claims that a charge in migration will produce a
change in population in the some direction, yet a decrease in migration will
not produce a decrease in population in less migration become negative,
drawing people of the city. As long as migration is positive it will always
increase the population of the community, whether migration itself is
increasing or decreasing.
Furthermore, it is not even always true that an increase in migration produces
an increase in population in the previous fig.
Suppose available jobs per capita is low that the community is not attractive
and people are migrating out of the city. In such a case true negative
migrating is always decrease the population of the community, whether
migration it self is increasing or decreasing.
Thus it can not be said with any certainty that a change in migration in the
figure will produce a change in population in same direction. Past of the
problem here is that migration can be interpreted to represent a net rate, but
the real difficulty is much more ubiquitous. The traditional definition of
positive and negative links in casual loop fail for at least one link in most
casual loop diagrams system dynamics might draw. In the simple positive
loop involving population & births per year the link from births to population
fails the traditional definition: a decrease in birth per year will not result in a
decrease in population, since birth can only increase a population.
Q.12 What are the steps in SD Modeling?
Ans
SD modeling supports a pragmatic, navigational view by pursuing four

general line of inquiry.
Why are certain aspects of the system changing?
Where is the system headed if no new action is taken?
How else can the system behave, if different decisions are made?
Who has the power to move the system in a safer, healthier direction?
System Dynamics Modeling Addresses Navigational Questions
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To answer these questions, SD modeling proceeds iteratively through the

following general steps
Identify a persistent problem that exists, in part, because of dynamic

complexity. The emphasis on dynamic complexity does not refer to
problems that have many parts)ie., combinatorial complexity), but
rather to problems that involve mutually reinforcing factor (e.g.,
behavioral feedback), accumulations over time, significant delays
between actions and effects, or non-linear patterns of change(e.g., betterbefore- worse or vice versa);
Develop a preliminary dynamic hypothesis (causal map) by identifying

which causal forces are at work and how they relate to one another;
convert the hypothesis into formal computer model. This is done by riting a
system of differential equations, calibrating them based on available data,
and noting any areas of uncertainty, which then become the focus for
sensitivity analysis. In other words, uncertainty or lack of previously
collected data is not a fatal flaw for SD modeling, as it can be for
statistical techniques such as regression modeling or structural equation
modeling.
Use the computer model to conduct controlled simulation studies, with

the goal of learning how the system behaves and how to govern its
evolution over time;
Choose among the set of plausible futures those that best reflect
stakeholder values and that strike an acceptable balance among
inevitable trade-offs.
Keep repeating the process, creating better hypotheses, models, policy

insights, and more effective action with each iteration. Iterative Steps in
System Dynamics Modeling
Identify a
Persistent Problem
Graph its behavior
over time
Create a
Dynamic Hypothesis
Identify and map the
main causal forces that
create the problem
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Convert the Map

Into a Simulation Model
Formally quantity the
hypothesis using all
available evidence
Run Simulation
Experiments
Compae model's behaviour to
expectations and/or data to
build confidence in the model
Learn about policy

consequences
Test proposed pollicis,
searching for ones that best
govern change
Choose Amount
Plausible Futures
Disocuss values and
consider trade - offer
Enact Policies
Build power and
organize actors to
establish chosen policies
Q.13 What is table function?

Ans. A table function is a function defined in the table form.You may need table
function to define a complex non-linear relationship which cannot be
described as a composition of standard function or to bring experimental data
defined as a table function to a continuous mode.
The function works in the following way the are defines a function by giving
a number of (argument valves) pairs i.e. number of base points on XY chart.
A call of function with some valve passed as a function argument will return
a valve of the function.
To define a table function
1.
Chaises the table functions dement for the model page of the palette
view.
2.
Click in the graphical editor where you want to place the table function
icon.
3.
Go to the general page of the properties view and specify the function
properties.
4.
Specify the name of the function in the name edit box.
5.
Define data for a table function in the table data table. Each argument
value pair is specified I an individual low of the label. To define pair of
valves go to the last row of the Table data table and enter the
argument valve in the argument cell and the function valve in the
function cell. To remove some pair of valves select the corresponding
row of the table and click.
6.
Specify how the table function should be interpolated using the

interpolation drop-down list.
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7.
Specify how the table function should behave when its argument is out
of large using the out of range drop-down list.
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Chapter 3
Discrete System Simulation and Model

Validation
Q.1
What are basic simulation terminology?
Ans.
1.
System - A system is an organized group of entities such as people, equipment,
methods and parts, which work together toward a specific objective. A simulation
model characterizes a system by mathematically describing the responses that can
result from the interaction of entities.
2.
System state- A system state is a collection of variables stochastic (can change

randomly) and deterministic (not influenced by probability) which contain all
the information necessary to describe a system at any point of time.
3.
Static model- A static model is one which is not influenced by time. There is
no simulation dock involved. The static of the model does not change with
respect to time. A simulation model that simulates the roll of a die in an
example of static model. The output of the model is not affected by time.
Dynamic modelA dynamic model is representation, which is influenced
by time. The static of the model evolves over simulated seconds, hours, days
and months. Manufacturing and many service systems are generally modeled
using a dynamic approach.
Warm-up-period- A warm up period is the amount of time that the model
needs to run to remove the initialization bias before statistical data collection
begins. The linger of the period is dependent upon the type of model being
used. Warm up periods for steady state simulation can sound through
experimentation with moving averages and other techniques.
Model Run- A model run mvolves operating a simulation for a specifically
period of time with a unique set of random valves. The simulation run length
is the amount of time simulated during the model runs.
Independent model replication -An independent model Replication entails
operating the same model for the same period of time with one or more
random seed valves. Multiple model replications are essential when
analyzing results.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Q. 2
Ans.
Write manufacturing Terminology?

1.Pull systemIn a pull system everything is focused on the next stage
of production and what is needed there (customer order driver). That what is
needed in the next stage of production is produced.
The explanation of the name pull system is: - Row materials and parts are
pulled from the back of the factory towards the front where they become
finished goods. So in a full system the idel of producing are the same rate as
customers are using the products is being realized.
2.
Push systemIn a push system the emphasis lies on using information about customers,
suppliers and production to manage material flow
The name push system
result from the say the system ways:- Materials and parts are made and after
that they are send to the place where they are needed next (which is another
stage in production or inventory), thus) the system is pushing material
though production.
Q.3
Ans.
What are pro model terminology?

1.Entities - Entities are items processed through the system. They may
represent
parts, people, and paperwork or almost anything that require
system resources. Each entity may have different graphic icons to represent it
in different sates of processing or at various points in the system.
2.
Locations- Locations are fixed points through which entities move.
These points may be anywhere that an entity is processed. They can also be
queuing areas, storage locations or conveyors. Capacity, defined as the
nesebers of entities that can be at a location at one time.
3.
Processing - Processing logic defines the operation performed and
onward routing for each entity type at each location in the system.
Processing is defined for each type of quantity at each location where it
either undergoes some action or simply awaits access to a subsequent
location.
4.
Arrivals - Arrivals are introduction of entities into the system. An

arrivals location is specified as is a quantity or batch size for each entity
type.
Resources- Resources are an individual person, piece of equipment or
transporter that is required to perform some action, but is not a location as
described above. In many cases a resource will be shared among several
location and must move along a pre-determined path network.
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Shifts - Shifts are schedules that may be assigned to resources and locations.
Hours of work are defined graphically and any breaks I the shift can also be
specified.
Attributes- Attribute is very similar to the variables but is unique to specific
location or entity.
Attributes are used to capture information as an entity travels through the
model.
Arrays Array is a matrix of valves that may be referenced as a time
saving feature is model construction.
Variables - The model binlder as a counter a logic switch or for any one or
more additional purposes can define variables. Variables are global to the
model.
Q4. What is Modeling Process?
Ans. The Modeling ProcessThe diagram below is a schematic representation of
the entire model building process. (It is itself a mathematical model of
mathematical model building!). In the diagram:
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Natural
System
Mathematical
System
3
v=R
1. Represents the natural law which actually governs the behavior of the natural
system. This may be some complex combination of chemistry, biology,
physics, politics, economics, etc. In general, the natural law may be quite
unknowable to us.
2.
Represents formalization, or the building of the mathematical mode. This is

where the modeler must make the difficult decisions about which parts of the
natural system to model closely and which parts to ignore, and then how to
assemble those pieces. Deciding how to represent a natural system in
mathematical terms is often the most.
difficult part of the modeling process.
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3.
Represents mathematical deduction, where we work within the model using

computations, graphing, algebra, etc. to solve a purely mathematical
problem. At this stage, we are removed from the messier aspects of physical
reality, working instead with mathematical representations of the essential
features of the modeled system.
4.
Represents interpretation of the deductions made within the model. If the

model is a good one, then the results of the mathematical calculation should
say something about the actual behavior of the natural system. If the models
predications do not match reality, then it may be necessary to refine the
model and cycle through the process again.
Example: Airline Crash Investigations
Whenever a plane crashes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is
responsible for carrying out an investigation to determine its cause. This
usually involves building a mathematical mode. On a computer, of the
airplane and the conditions under which it crashed. In terms of the modeling
process outlined above:
Natural law represents the actual conditions and causes for the crash. These
might be complex combinations of many different factors, such as weather,
mechanical failure, or pilot error.
Formalization represents the choices which the computer
programmers must make concerning the essential features of the aircraft and
the external conditions. What mathematical objects (equations, graphs, etc.)
simply and accurately describe different possible weather conditions? How
should complex engine behaviors and unpredictable pilot actions be
represented? Ideally, each important factor must be accounted for in the
model, and so must all of their essential interactions. Mathematical
deduction is the investigation of possible crash scenarios within the
model. Once all of the various cause and effect relationships, and their
various interactions, have been expressed in mathematical terms in a
computer program, the program can be run-that is the mathematical
computations can be carried out by the machine-under a variety of different
initial conditions.
Countless model airplanes may be crashed in a search for a match with the
known facts.
Interpretation is the part of the process that the FAA might report at a news
conference. For example, if no scenario involving various pilot errors o run
usual weather conditions results in a model crash at all like the actual one,
then the FAA may claim that these possibilities have been ruled out, and
direct their efforts to an investigation of engine failure. If, on the other hand, a
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model simulation of the aircrafts encounter with a windy downburst

produces a close match of what was observed, then the case may be closed.
Functions as Models
1. A function can serve as a simple kind of mathematical model, or a simple
piece of a larger model. Remember that a function is just a rule, f, that
expresses the dependency of one variable quantity, y, on another variable
quantity, x. we can think of the rule( given in our model as a graph, a
formula, or a table of values) as a representation of some natural cause and
effect relationship-if x, then y- between the two variable quantities.
Schematically:
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Causality
Effect
cause
f(x)
x
represented in the form of models. The scientific method is basically one of

creating, verifying, and modifying models of the world. The goal of the
scientific method is to simplify and explain the complexity and confusion of
the world. The applied scientist and technologist then use the models of
science to predict and control the world.
This book is about a particular set of models, called statistics, which social
and behavioral scientists have found extremely useful. In fact, most of what
social scientists know about the world rests on the foundations of statistical
models. It is important, therefore, that social science understand both the
reasoning behind the models, and their application in the world.
DEFINITION OF A MODEL
A model is a representation containing the essential structure of some object
or event in the real world.
The representation may take two major forms:
1.
Physical, as in a model airplane or architects model of a buildingor
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2.
Q.5
symbolic, as in a natural language, a computer program, or a set of

mathematical equations.
In either form, certain characteristics are present by the nature of the
definition of a model.
What are the Characteristics of model?
Ans.
1.
Models are necessarily incomplete.

Because it is a representation, no model includes every aspect of the real
world. If it did, it would no longer be a model. In order to create a model, a
scientist must first make some assumptions about the essential structure and
relationships of objects and/or events in the real world. These assumptions
are about what is necessary or important to explain the phenomena.
For example, a behavioral scientist might wish to model the time it takes a rat
to run a maze. In creating the model the scientist might include such factors
as how hungry the rat was how often the rat had previously run the maze,
and the activity level of the rat during the previous day. The model-builder
would also have to decide how these factors interacted when constructing the
model. The scientist does not assume that only factors included in the model
affect the behavior. Other factors might be the time-of-day, the experimenter
who ran the rat, and the intelligence of the rat.
The scientist might assume that these are not part of the essential structure
of the time it takes a rat to run a maze. All the factors that are not included in
the model will contribute to error in the predictions of the model.
2.
The model may be changed or manipulated with relative ease.

To be useful it must be easier to manipulate the model than the real world.
The scientist or technician changes the model and observes the result, rather
than doing a similar operation in the real world. He or she does this because
it is simpler, more convenient, and/or the results might be catastrophic.
A race car designer, for example, might build a small of a new design and test
the model in a wind tunnel. Depending upon the results, the designer can
then modify the model and retest the design. This process is much easier than
building a complete car for every new design. The usefulness of this
technique, however, depends on whether the essential structure of the wind
resistance of the design was captured by the wind tunnel model.
Changing symbolic models is generally much easier than changing physical
models. All that is required is rewriting the model using different symbols.
Determining the effects of such models is not always so easily accomplished.
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In fact, much of the discipline of mathematics is concerned with the effects of

symbolic manipulation.
If the race car designer was able to capture th essential structure of the wind
resistance of the design with a mathematical model or computer program, he
or she would not have to build a physical model every time a new design was
to be taste. All that would be required would be the substitution of different
numbers or symbols into the mathematical model or computer program. As
before, to be useful the model must capture the essential structure of the wind
resistance.
The values, which may be changed in a model to create different
models, are called parameters. In physical coddles, parameters are physical
things. In the race car example, the designer might vary the length, degree of
curvature, or weight distribution of the model. In symbolic models
parameters are represented by symbols. For example, in mathematical models
parameters are most often represented by variables. Changes in the numbers
assigned to the variables change the model.
Q.6
Compare Modal Data with the real System.
Ans. The scientific method is a procedure for the construction and verification of
models. After a problem is formulated, the process consists of four stages.
1.
Simplification/Idealization. As mentioned previously, a model contains the

essential structure of objects or events. The first stage identifies the relevant
features of the real world.
2.
Representation/Measurement.
The symbols in a formal language are given meaning as objects, events or
relationships in the real world. This is the process used in translating word
problems to algebraic expressions in high school algebra. This process is
called representation of the world. In statistics, the symbols of algebra
(numbers) are given meaning in a process called measurement.
3.
Manipulation/Transformation.
Sentences in the language are transformed into other statements in the
language. In this manner implications of the model are derived.
4.
Verification.
Selected implications derived in the previous stage are compared with
experiments or observations in the real world. Because of the idealization and
simplification of the model-building process, no models can ever be in perfect
agreement with the real world. In all cases, the important question is not
whether the model is true, but whether the model was adequate for the
purpose at hand. Model-building in science is a continuing process. New and
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moir powerful models replace less powerful models, with truth being a
closer approximation to the real world.
These four stages and their relation ship to one another are illustrated below.
ADEQUACY AND GOODNESS OF MODELS

In general, the greater the number of simplifying assumptions made about
the essential structure of the real world, the simpler the model. The goal of
the scientist is to create simple models that have a great deal of explanatory
power. Such models are called parsimonious models. In most cases, however,
simple yet powerful models are not available to the social scientist. A tradeoff occurs between the power of the model and the number of simplifying
assumptions made about the world. A social or behavioral scientist must
decide at what point the gain in the explanatory power of the model no
longer warrants the additional complexity of the model.
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
The power of the mathematical model is derived from a number of
sources. First, the language has been used extensively in the past and many
models exist as examples. Some very general models exist which may
describe ea large number of real world situations. In statistics, for example,
the normal curve and the general linear model often serve the social scientist
in many different situations. Second, many transformations are available in
the language of mathematics.
Third, mathematics permits thoughts which are not easily expressed in
other languages. For example, what if I could travel approaching the speed
of light? or What if I could flip this coin an infinite number of times? in
statistics these what if questions often take the form of questions like What
would happen if took an infinite number of infinitely precise measurements?
or What would happen if I repeated this experiment an infinite number of
times?
Finally, it is often possible to maximize or minimize the form of the
model. Given that the essence of the real world has been captured by the
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model, for example, if the design of a race car can be accurately modeled
using mathematics, what changes in design will result in the least possible
wind resistance? Mathematical procedures are available which make these
kinds of transformations possible.
Q.7
Write a note an Discrete simulation languages.
Ans. A number of programming languages have been produced to simpligy the

taste of writing discrete system simulation programs.
Essentially these programs embody a language with which to describe the
system and a programming system that will establish a system image and
exente a simulation algorithm. Each language is bard upon a set of concepts
used for describing the system. The term world view has come to be used to
describe this aspect of simulation programs. The user of program must learn
the world view of the particular language he is using and be able to describe
the system in those terms. Give such a description. The simulation
programming system is able to establish a data structure that form the system
image. It will also comate and sometimes supply routines to represent the
activities poutiness supply routines to represent the activities poutiness are
supplied to carry out such functions as scanning events, updating the clock
gathering statistics and maintaining events in the time and priority sequence.
These are heeded to effect the simulation algorithm. Most programs also
provide a report generation. There is however a great variety in both the
world varies of the languages and the degree to which the programming
system return the user of programming details.
It is not feasible to discuss all the simulation language that are available
instead the discussion will be limited to two languages. GPSS and
SIMSCRIPT.
The reasons for choosing these two specific languages are that they are
among the most widely used languages, and they illustrate the divergence in
design consideration
GPSS has been written specifically fore users with little or no programming
experience while SMSCRIPT, along with many other simulation languages,
requires programming skill to the level where the user is able to program in
FORTRAN or ALGOL.
The simplification of GPSS result in some loss of flexibility so that while
SIMSCRIPT requires more programming skills it is capable to representing
more complex data structures and can execute more complex decision rules.
Both GPSS and SIMSCRIPT appear to be general enough to be equally
applicable to a wide variety of system. The differences are summed up by
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saying that the greater programming flexibility of SIMSCRIPT means that in

more complex models SIMSCRIPT is able to produce a more compact model
that requires less storage space and generally sill be executed more rapidly.
Q.8
Sol.
What is Model? Explain all the types of Models.

A model is the body of information about a system gathered for the purpose
of studying the system. Since the purpose of the study will determine the
nature of the information that is gathered, there is no unique model of a
system. Different models of the same system will be produced by different
analysts interested in different aspect of the system or by the same analyst as
his undertaking of the system changes.
Types of Models: Models used in system studies have been classified in
many ways as follows:
Fig. : Types of Model

The classifications that will be used here are illustrated as:
1. Physical and Mathematical model.
2. Static and Dynamic Model.
3. Analytical and Numerical Model.
(1) Physical and Mathematical Model:
First of all, models are separated into physical models or mathematical
models. Physical models are based on some analogy between such
systems as mechanical and electrical or electrical and hydraulic. In a
physical model of a system, the system attributes are represented by
such measurements as a voltage or the position of a shaft. The system
activities are reflected in the physical laws that derive the model like
voltage, ampere, torque, length, width, height etc.
Mathematical models, on the other hand uses symbolic notation and
mathematical equations to represent a system. The system attributes
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are represented by variables and the activities are represented by

mathematical functions that inter-relate the variables.
(2) Static and Dynamic Model :
Static models can only show the values that system attributes taken
when the system is in balance and does not change with environment.
Dynamic models, on the other hand, follow the changes over time that
result from the system activities and changes when there is change in
environment.
(3) Analytical and Numerical Model :
In case of mathematical models, a third distinction is the technique by
which the model is solved, that is, actual values are assigned to
system attributes. A distinction is made between analytical and
numerical methods.
Applying analytical techniques means using the deductive reasoning
of mathematical theory to solve a model in practice, only certain forms
of equations can be solved. Using analytical technique, therefore, is a
matter of finding the model that can be solved and best fits the system
being studied.
For example, linear differential equations can be solved. Knowing this,
an engineer who restricts the description of a system so that form will
derive a model that can be solved analytically.
Numerical models involve applying computational procedures to
solve equations. Any assignment of numerical values that uses
mathematical tables involves numerical method, since tables are
derived numerically.
Static Physical Model: A static physical model is used as a means of
solving equations with particular boundary conditions. In static physical
models the measurements that are taken to represent attributes of the
system being studied under one set of equilibrium conditions. In this case,
the measurements do not translate directly into system attribute values.
Well known laws of similitude are used to convert measurements on the
scale model to the values that would occur in the real system. For
example, A model of a DNA molecule.
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Dynamic Physical Model: Dynamic physical model depends upon an

similarity between the system being studied and some other system of a
different nature, the analogy usually depends upon an underlying
similarity in the forces governing the behavior of the systems.
X is the distance moved.
M is the mass.
K is the stiffness of the string.
D is the damping factor of the shock absorber
The mechanical system and the electrical system are analogy of each
other, and the performance of either can be studied with the other. In
practice, it is simpler to modify the electrical system than to change the
mechanical system, so it is more likely that the electrical system will have
been built to study the mechanical system.
Static Mathematical Models: A static model gives the relationship between
the system attributes when the system is in equilibrium. The point of
equilibrium is changed by altering any of the attribute values; the model
enables the new values for all the attributes to be derived but does not show
the way in which they changed to their new values. For example, in
marketing a commodity there is a balance between the supply and demand
for the commodity. Both factors depend upon price: a simple market model
will show what the price at which the balance occurs is S = Q. The
relationship between demand, denoted by Q, and price, denoted by P, might
be represented by the straight line marked Demand in the following figure:
Fig.: Linear market model

Dynamic Mathematical Model: A dynamic mathematical model allows the
changes of system attributes to be derived as a function of time. The
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derivation may be made with an analytical solution or with a numerical

computation, depending upon the complexity of the model.
The equation that was derived to describe the behavior of a car wheel is an
example of a dynamic mathematical model.
Q9
Ans
What is time Management? What is Methods of Time Management?

Time management is the act or process of planning and exercising conscious
control over the amount of time spent on specific activities, especially to
increase effectiveness, efficiency or productivity. Time management may be
aided by a range of skills, tools, and techniques used to manage time when
accomplishing specific tasks, projects and goals complying with a due date.
This set encompasses a wide scope of activities, and these include planning,
allocating, setting goals, delegation, analysis of time spent, monitoring,
organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing. Initially, time management referred
to just business or work activities, but eventually the term broadened to
include personal activities as well. A time management system is a designed
combination of processes, tools, techniques, and methods. Usually time
management is a necessity in any project development as it determines the
project completion time and scope.
Methods of Time Management
Weekly Planner
Method that provides a visual display of your optimal studying times
each week.
The planner is used to fill-in your schedule for the week.
You schedule your fixed weekly commitments, your commitments for the
particular
week, and your social activities.
Most importantly, you schedule study/HW time (being specific about
when and what
you will study).
An accompanying assignment planner can help you keep track of specific
upcoming
assignments so that you know what assignments to do during your
available study time.
Template of the weekly planner and assignment planner is located at:
http://www.lehigh.edu/~inacsup/cas/studyskills.html
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Academic Yearly Planner

Method to keep track of homework assignments, due dates, and
upcoming exams.
As soon as you get the syllabus for each class, record major academic
events throughout
the semester such as test dates and paper due dates.
Record each weeks homework and reading assignments.
You can also schedule non-academic events such as athletic practices,
vacations, and
social activities.
Monthly Calendar
Similar to the academic yearly planner, this method enables you to keep
track of
homework assignments, due dates, and upcoming exams.
However, this method provides a broader perspective by allowing you to
see the
approaching events and commitments of the month on one page.
Especially helpful to those students who have difficulties remembering
long-term
assignments until they are just around the corner.
To Do Lists
Method to keep track of what needs to be done during a particular day.
Write your to-do list the night before or first thing in the morning.
Review your to-do list and decide on the priority of each task (ex. ABC
rating scale).
Always start by doing your most urgent tasks first.
Once you complete a task, cross it off your list and enjoy your
accomplishment.
Carry over any tasks that remain incomplete to the next days to-do list
and prioritize.
Additionally, these methods can be used in combination to provide you
even more assistance
with time management.
There may be other methods of time management that will prove most
effective for you. The
goal is to find a method that allows you to organize your life and finish
everything that needs to be done in a timely and efficient manner.
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If you need any assistance with time management, please feel free to
make an appointment with the study skills consultant in the Center for
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Q10
What is Event?explain Event synchronization component.
Ans
In computer science, an event (also called event semaphore) is a type of

synchronization mechanism that is used to indicate to waiting processes
when a particular condition has become true.
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An event is an abstract data type with a boolean state and the following
operations:
wait - when executed, causes the executing process to suspend until the
event's state is set to true. If the state is already set to true has no effect.
set - sets the event's state to true, release all waiting processes.
clear - sets the event's state to false.
Different implementations of events may provide different subsets of these
possible operations; for example, the implementation provided by Microsoft
Windows provides the operations wait (WaitForObject and related
functions), set (SetEvent), and clear (ResetEvent). An option that may be
specified during creation of the event object changes the behaviour of
SetEvent so that only a single process is released and the state is
automatically returned to false after that process is released.
Events are similar in principle to the condition variables used in monitors,
although the precise mechanism of use is somewhat different.
Event synchronization component
The event synchronization component, the Event Integration Facility or EIF,
sends updates to situation events that are forwarded to a Tivoli Enterprise
Console event server or a Netcool/OMNIbus Object Server back to the
monitoring server. Figure shows the flow of situation events from the
monitoring server to the event server as EIF events and the flow of updates to
the situation events back to the monitoring server. The Situation Event
Console, the Common Event Console, and the Tivoli Enterprise Console
event views are synchronized with the updated status of the events.
If you are monitoring event data from a supported event management system
in the Tivoli Enterprise Console event view or the Common Event Console
view, you can filter out forwarded events.
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Figure . Event synchronization overview
For information about the various configurations of monitoring servers and

event servers that you can have in your environment, see Integrating event
management systems.
Q11 What is Queue management? Describe the types?
Ans- A queue management system is used to control queues. Queues of people
form in various situations and locations in a queue area. The process of queue
formation and propagation is defined as queuing theory. Queues exist in two
main forms:
Types of queue
Structured queues
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Here people form a queue in a fixed, predictable position, such as at

supermarket checkouts, some other retail locations such as banks, airport
security and so on.
Very often, queue management systems are set up to manage ticket ranking
for a service (with or without a numbered ticket) with identification and thus
enable a serene and stress-free waiting (without to wait in a queue, one
behind the other.
Extending the different possibilities, planned reception by appointment and
remotely rank allocation on Smartphone or through SMS can also be
included.
Unstructured queues
Where people form a queue in unpredictable and varying locations and
directions. This is often the case in some forms of retail, taxi queues, ATMSs
and at periods of high demand in many situations.
Nevertheless organizational systems exist to manage these cases: rank
allocation for a service / need / salesperson, pagers or 2D or RFID badges or
simply by reading the customer card. Although many have tried to
implement a way of structuring these queues, no one has successfully
implemented a management system that works. In fact Doctor P.H. Martin
from Stanford once quoted that "Queue management is a hopeless
endeavour. One cannot calculate the structure of man."
Queue measurement and management techniques
Various queue measurement and management techniques exist:
Physical barrier
They aimed at guiding queue formation and organising it in the most efficient
way.
Signage and signalling systems
These aim to provide information to people queuing to aid efficient queue
formation and flow, as well as setting service expectations.
Automatic queue measurement systems
These use a variety of measurement technologies which predict and measure
queue lengths and waiting times and provide management information to
help service levels and resource deployment.
Q12
Ans
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What is LIST PROCESSING IN SIMULATION?explain it.

Most simulations involve lists
Queues, event list, others
A list is composed of records
Record: Usually corresponds to an object in the list
By convention, a record is represented as a row in a two-dimensional array
(matrix) representing the list
A person in a queue list, an event in the event list
A record is composed of one or more attributes
Attribute: A data field of each record
By convention, attributes are in columns
Examples of records (lines) of attributes (columns):
Queue list: [time of arrival, customer type, service requirement, priority, ]
Event list: [event time, event type, possibly other attributes of the event]
1 Approaches to Storing Lists in a Computer
Sequential allocation approach used in Chap. 1
Records are in physically adjacent storage locations in the list, one record
after another
Logical position = physical position
Linked allocation
Logical location need not be the same as physical location
Each record contains its usual attributes, plus pointers (or links)
Successor link (or front pointer) physical location (row number) of the record
thats logically next in the list
Predecessor link (or back pointer) physical location of the record thats
logically before this one in the list
Each list has head pointer, tail pointer giving physical location of (logically)
first and last records
Advantages of linked over sequential allocation
Adding, deleting, inserting, moving records involves far fewer operations, so
is much faster critical for event-list management
Sequential allocation have to move records around physically, copying all
the attributes
Linked allocation just readjust a few pointers, leave the record and attribute
data physically where they are
Reduce memory requirements without increasing chance of list overflow
Multiple lists can occupy the same physical storage area can grow and
shrink more flexibly than if they have their own storage area
Provides a general modeling framework for list processing, which composes
a lot of the modeling, computing in many simulations
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2 Linked Storage Allocation

Will treat doubly-linked lists (could define singly-linked)
Physical storage area for all lists (max of, say, 25 lists)
Array with (say) 15 rows, 4 columns for attributes, a column for back
pointers, a column for forward pointers
Also need array with 25 rows, 2 columns for head and tail pointers of each list
Example: Two queues (FIFO, Shortest-Job-First), event list (see text for
different examples)
FIFO queue: attrib1 = time of arrival
SJF queue: attrib1 = time of arrival, attrib2 = service requirement; insert new
records (customers) to keep list ranked in increasing order on attrib2; remove
next customer to serve off top of list
Event list: attrib1 = (future) event time, attrib2 = event type.
Q13
Ans
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What is simulation model?explain usage.

A simulation model is a mathematical model of a system or process that
includes key inputs which affect it and the corresponding outputs that are
affected by it. If the model explicitly includes uncertainty, we refer to it as a
Monte Carlo simulation model. For example, it can calculate the impact of
uncertain inputs and decisions we make on outcomes that we care about,
such as profit and loss, investment returns, environmental consequences, and
the like. Such a model can be created by writing code in a programming
language, statements in a simulation modeling language, or formulas in a
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Regardless of how it is expressed, a simulation
model will include:
Model inputs that are uncertain numbers -- we'll call these uncertain
variables
Intermediate calculations as required
Model outputs that depend on the inputs -- we'll call these uncertain
functions
It's essential to realize that model outputs that depend on uncertain inputs are
uncertain themselves -- hence we talk about uncertain variables and
uncertain functions. When we perform a simulation with this model, we
will test many different numeric values for the uncertain variables, and we'll
obtain many different numeric values for the uncertain functions. We'll use
statistics to analyze and summarize all the values for the uncertain functions
(and, if we wish, the uncertain variables).
Simulation modeling is the process of creating and analyzing a digital
prototype of a physical model to predict its performance in the real world.
Simulation modeling is used to help designers and engineers understand
whether, under what conditions, and in which ways a part could fail and
what loads it can withstand. Simulation modeling can also help predict fluid
flow and heat transfer patterns.
Uses of Simulation Modeling

Simulation modeling allows designers and engineers to avoid repeated
building of multiple physical prototypes to analyze designs for new or
existing parts. Before creating the physical prototype, users can virtually
investigate many digital prototypes. Using the technique, they can:
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Optimize geometry for weight and strength

Select materials that meet weight, strength, and budget requirements
Simulate part failure and identify the loading conditions that cause them
Assess extreme environmental conditions or loads not easily tested on
physical prototypes, such as earthquake shock load
Verify hand calculations
Validate the likely safety and survival of a physical prototype before
testing
Typical Simulation Modeling Workflow
Simulation modeling follows a process much like this:
1. Use a 2D or 3D CAD tool to develop a virtual model, also known as a
digital prototype, to represent a design.
2. Generate a 2D or 3D mesh for analysis calculations. Automatic
algorithms can create finite element meshes, or users can create
structured meshes to maintain control over element quality.
3. Define finite element analysis data (loads, constraints, or materials) based
on analysis type (thermal, structural, or fluid). Apply boundary
conditions to the model to represent how the part will be restrained
during use.
4. Perform finite element analysis, review results, and make engineering
judgments based on results.
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Chapter 4
Design of simulation experiments and

Output Analysis
Q1
Ans
What is Randomized Block Design ?

In the statistical theory of the design of experiments, blocking is the
arranging of experimental units in groups (blocks) that are similar to one
another. Typically, a blocking factor is a source of variability that is not of
primary interest to the experimenter. An example of a blocking factor might
be the sex of a patient; by blocking on sex, this source of variability is
controlled for, thus leading to greater accuracy.
Suppose a researcher is interested in how several treatments affect a

continuous response variable (Y).
The treatments may be the levels of a single factor or they may be the
combinations of levels of several factors.
Suppose we have available to us a total of N = nt experimental units to
which we are going to apply the different treatments.
The Completely Randomized (CR) design randomly divides the experimental

units into t groups of size n and randomly assigns a treatment to each group.
The Randomized Block Design
divides the group of experimental units into n homogeneous groups of

size t.
These homogeneous groups are called blocks.
The treatments are then randomly assigned to the experimental units in
each block - one treatment to a unit in each block.
Example 1:
The following experiment is interested in comparing the effect four

different chemicals (A, B, C and D) in producing water resistance (y) in
textiles.
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A strip of material, randomly selected from each bolt, is cut into four
pieces (samples) the pieces are randomly assigned to receive one of the
four chemical treatments.
This process is replicated three times producing a Randomized Block (RB)
design.
Moisture resistance (y) were measured for each of the samples. (Low
readings indicate low moisture penetration).
The data is given in the diagram and table on the next slide.
Diagram: Blocks (Bolt Samples)
9.9
10.1
11.4
12.1
C
A
B
D
13.4
12.9
12.2
12.3
D
B
A
C
12.7
12.9
11.4
11.9
B
D
C
A
Table
Blocks (Bolt Samples)
Q2
Ans
Chemical
10.1
12.2
11.9
11.4
12.9
12.7
9.9
12.3
11.4
12.1
13.4
12.9
What is Factorial Designs ?and give the example.

In statistics, a full factorial experiment is an experiment whose design
consists of two or more factors, each with discrete possible values or "levels",
and whose experimental units take on all possible combinations of these
levels across all such factors. A full factorial design may also be called a fully
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crossed design. Such an experiment allows studying the effect of each factor
on the response variable, as well as the effects of interactions between factors
on the response variable.
For the vast majority of factorial experiments, each factor has only two levels.
For example, with two factors each taking two levels, a factorial experiment
would have four treatment combinations in total, and is usually called a 22
factorial design.
If the number of combinations in a full factorial design is too high to be
logistically feasible, a fractional factorial design may be done, in which some
of the possible combinations (usually at least half) are omitted.
Intervention studies with 2 or more categorical explanatory variables
leading to a numerical outcome variable are called Factorial Designs.
A factor is simply a categorical variable with two or more values, referred
to as levels.
A study in which there are 3 factors with 2 levels is called a 23 factorial
Design.
If BLOCKING has been used it is counted as one of the factors.
Blocking helps to improve precision by raising homogeneity of response
among the subjects comprising the block..
Advantages of factorial Designs are:
A greater precision can be obtained in estimating the overall main factor
effects.
Interaction between different factors can be explored.
Additional factors can help to extend validity of conclusions derived.
A Simple Example
Probably the easiest way to begin understanding factorial designs is by
looking at an example. Let's imagine a design where we have an educational
program where we would like to look at a variety of program variations to
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see which works

best. For instance,
we would like to
vary the amount of
time the children
receive instruction
with one group
getting 1 hour of
instruction
per
week and another
getting 4 hours per
week. And, we'd
like to vary the
setting with one
group getting the
instruction in-class (probably pulled off into a corner of the classroom) and
the other group being pulled-out of the classroom for instruction in another
room. We could think about having four separate groups to do this, but when
we are varying the amount of time in instruction, what setting would we use:
in-class or pull-out? And, when we were studying setting, what amount of
instruction time would we use: 1 hour, 4 hours, or something else?
With factorial designs, we don't have to compromise when answering these
questions. We can have it both ways if we cross each of our two time in
instruction conditions with each of our two settings. Let's begin by doing
some defining of terms. In factorial designs, a factor is a major independent
variable. In this example we have two factors: time in instruction and setting.
A level is a subdivision of a factor. In this example, time in instruction has
two levels and setting has two levels. Sometimes we depict a factorial design
with a numbering notation. In this example, we can say that we have a 2 x 2
(spoken "two-by-two) factorial design. In this notation, the number of numbers
tells you how many factors there are and the number values tell you how many
levels. If I said I had a 3 x 4 factorial design, you would know that I had 2
factors and that one factor had 3 levels while the other had 4. Order of the
numbers makes no difference and we could just as easily term this a 4 x 3
factorial design. The number of different treatment groups that we have in
any factorial design can easily be determined by multiplying through the
number notation. For instance, in our example we have 2 x 2 = 4 groups. In
our notational example, we would need 3 x 4 = 12 groups.
We can also depict a factorial design in design notation. Because of the
treatment level combinations, it is useful to use subscripts on the treatment
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(X) symbol. We can see in the figure that there

are four groups, one for each combination of
levels of factors. It is also immediately
apparent that the groups were randomly
assigned and that this is a posttest-only
design.
Now, let's look at a variety of different results
we might get from this simple 2 x 2 factorial
design. Each of the following figures describes a different possible outcome.
And each outcome is shown in table form (the 2 x 2 table with the row and
column averages) and in graphic form (with each factor taking a turn on the
horizontal axis). You should convince yourself that the information in the
tables agrees with the information in both of the graphs. You should also
convince yourself that the pair of graphs in each figure show the exact same
information graphed in two different ways. The lines that are shown in the
graphs are technically not necessary -- they are used as a visual aid to enable
you to easily track where the averages for a single level go across levels of
another factor. Keep in mind that the values shown in the tables and graphs
are group averages on the outcome variable of interest. In this example, the
outcome might be a test of achievement in the subject being taught. We will
assume that scores on this test range from 1 to 10 with higher values
indicating greater achievement. You should study carefully the outcomes in
each figure in order to understand the differences between these cases.
Q3
Ans
What is Network simulation?Example and usage of Network simulation.

In communication and computer network research, network simulation is a
technique where a program models the behavior of a network either by
calculating the interaction between the different network entities
(hosts/routers, data links, packets, etc) using mathematical formulas, or
actually capturing and playing back observations from a production network.
The behavior of the network and the various applications and services it
supports can then be observed in a test lab; various attributes of the
environment can also be modified in a controlled manner to assess how the
network would behave under different conditions. When a simulation
program is used in conjunction with live applications and services in order to
observe end-to-end performance to the user desktop, this technique is also
referred to as network emulation.
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Network simulator
A network simulator is a piece of software or hardware that predicts the
behavior of a network, without an actual network being present. A network
simulator is a software program that imitates the working of a computer
network. In simulators, the computer network is typically modelled with
devices, traffic etc and the performance is analysed. Typically, users can then
customize the simulator to fulfill their specific analysis needs. Simulators
typically come with support for the most popular protocols in use today, such
as WLAN, Wi-Max, UDP, and TCP.
Simulations
Most of the commercial simulators are GUI driven, while some network
simulators require input scripts or commands (network parameters). The
network parameters describe the state of the network (node placement,
existing links) and the events (data transmissions, link failures, etc). An
important output of simulations are the trace files. Trace files can document
every event that occurred in the simulation and are used for analysis. Certain
simulators have added functionality of capturing this type of data directly
from a functioning production environment, at various times of the day,
week, or month, in order to reflect average, worst-case, and best-case
conditions. Network simulators can also provide other tools to facilitate
visual analysis of trends and potential trouble spots.
Most network simulators use discrete event simulation, in which a list of
pending "events" is stored, and those events are processed in order, with
some events triggering future events -- such as the event of the arrival of a
packet at one node triggering the event of the arrival of that packet at a
downstream node.
Some network simulation problems, notably those relying on queueing
theory, are well suited to Markov chain simulations, in which no list of future
events is maintained and the simulation consists of transiting between
different system "states" in a memoryless fashion. Markov chain simulation is
typically faster but less accurate and flexible than detailed discrete event
simulation. Some simulations are cyclic based simulations and these are faster
as compared to event based simulations.
Simulation of networks can be a difficult task. For example, if congestion is
high, then estimation of the average occupancy is challenging because of high
variance. To estimate the likelihood of a buffer overflow in a network, the
time required for an accurate answer can be extremely large. Specialized
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techniques such as "control variates" and "importance sampling" have been

developed to speed simulation.
Examples of network simulators
Examples of notable network simulation software are, ordered after how
often they are mentioned in research papers:
1. ns2/ns3
2. OPNET
1. NetSim
Uses of network simulators
Network simulators serve a variety of needs. Compared to the cost and time
involved in setting up an entire test bed containing multiple networked
computers, routers and data links, network simulators are relatively fast and
inexpensive. They allow engineers, researchers to test scenarios that might be
particularly difficult or expensive to emulate using real hardware - for
instance, simulating a scenario with several nodes or experimenting with a
new protocol in the network. Network simulators are particularly useful in
allowing researchers to test new networking protocols or changes to existing
protocols in a controlled and reproducible environment.
Network simulators, as the name suggests are used by researchers,
developers and engineers to design various kinds of networks, simulate and
then analyze the effect of various parameters on the network performance. A
typical network simulator encompasses a wide range of networking
technologies and can help the users to build complex networks from basic
building blocks such as a variety of nodes and links. With the help of
simulators, one can design hierarchical networks using various types of
nodes like computers, hubs, bridges, routers, switches, links, mobile units etc.
Various types of Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies like TCP, ATM, IP
etc and Local Area Network (LAN) technologies like Ethernet, token rings
etc., can all be simulated with a typical simulator and the user can test,
analyze various standard results apart from devising some novel protocol or
strategy for routing etc.
There are a wide variety of network simulators, ranging from the very simple
to the very complex. Minimally, a network simulator must enable a user to
represent a network topology, specifying the nodes on the network, the links
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between those nodes and the traffic between the nodes. More complicated
systems may allow the user to specify everything about the protocols used to
handle traffic in a network. Graphical applications allow users to easily
visualize the workings of their simulated environment. Text-based
applications may provide a less intuitive interface, but may permit more
advanced forms of customization. Others, such as GTNets, are programmingoriented, providing a programming framework that the user then customizes
to create an application that simulates the networking environment to be
tested.
Q4
Ans
What is Estimation theory? Explain Estimation process.

Estimation theory is a branch of statistics and signal processing that deals
with estimating the values of parameters based on measured/empirical data
that has a random component. The parameters describe an underlying
physical setting in such a way that their value affects the distribution of the
measured data. An estimator attempts to approximate the unknown
parameters using the measurements.
For example, it is desired to estimate the proportion of a population of voters
who will vote for a particular candidate. That proportion is the unobservable
parameter; the estimate is based on a small random sample of voters.
Or, for example, in radar the goal is to estimate the range of objects (airplanes,
boats, etc.) by analyzing the two-way transit timing of received echoes of
transmitted pulses. Since the reflected pulses are unavoidably embedded in
electrical noise, their measured values are randomly distributed, so that the
transit time must be estimated.
In estimation theory, it is assumed the measured data is random with
probability distribution dependent on the parameters of interest. For
example, in electrical communication theory, the measurements which
contain information regarding the parameters of interest are often associated
with a noisy signal. Without randomness, or noise, the problem would be
deterministic and estimation would not be needed.
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Estimation process
The entire purpose of estimation theory is to arrive at an estimator, and
preferably an implementable one that could actually be used. The estimator
takes the measured data as input and produces an estimate of the parameters.
It is also preferable to derive an estimator that exhibits optimality. Estimator
optimality usually refers to achieving minimum average error over some
class of estimators, for example, a minimum variance unbiased estimator. In
this case, the class is the set of unbiased estimators, and the average error
measure is variance (average squared error between the value of the estimate
and the parameter). However, optimal estimators do not always exist.
These are the general steps to arrive at an estimator:
In order to arrive at a desired estimator, it is first necessary to determine a
probability distribution for the measured data, and the distribution's
dependence on the unknown parameters of interest. Often, the probability
distribution may be derived from physical models that explicitly show how
the measured data depends on the parameters to be estimated, and how the
data is corrupted by random errors or noise. In other cases, the probability
distribution for the measured data is simply "assumed", for example, based
on familiarity with the measured data and/or for analytical convenience.
After deciding upon a probabilistic model, it is helpful to find the limitations
placed upon an estimator. This limitation, for example, can be found through
the CramrRao bound.
Next, an estimator needs to be developed or applied if an already known
estimator is valid for the model. The estimator needs to be tested against the
limitations to determine if it is an optimal estimator (if so, then no other
estimator will perform better).
Finally, experiments or simulations can be run using the estimator to test its
performance.
After arriving at an estimator, real data might show that the model used to
derive the estimator is incorrect, which may require repeating these steps to
find a new estimator. A non-implementable or infeasible estimator may need
to be scrapped and the process started anew.
In summary, the estimator estimates the parameters of a physical model
based on measured data.
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Basics
To build a model, several statistical "ingredients" need to be known. These are
needed to ensure the estimator has some mathematical tractability instead of
being based on "good feel".
The first is a set of statistical samples taken from a random vector (RV) of size
N. Put into a vector,
Secondly, we have the corresponding M parameters
which need to be established with their continuous probability density

function (pdf) or its discrete counterpart, the probability mass function (pmf)
It is also possible for the parameters themselves to have a probability

distribution (e.g., Bayesian statistics). It is then necessary to define the
Bayesian probability
After the model is formed, the goal is to estimate the parameters, commonly
denoted , where the "hat" indicates the estimate.
One common estimator is the minimum mean squared error estimator, which
utilizes the error between the estimated parameters and the actual value of
the parameters
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as the basis for optimality. This error term is then squared and minimized for
the MMSE estimator.
Q5
What is Confidence Interval Estimation?explain with example.
Ans
In statistics, a confidence interval (CI) is a particular kind of interval estimate

of a population parameter and is used to indicate the reliability of an
estimate. It is an observed interval (i.e. it is calculated from the observations),
in principle different from sample to sample, that frequently includes the
parameter of interest, if the experiment is repeated. How frequently the
observed interval contains the parameter is determined by the confidence
level or confidence coefficient.
A confidence interval with a particular confidence level is intended to give
the assurance that, if the statistical model is correct, then taken over all the
data that might have been obtained, the procedure for constructing the
interval would deliver a confidence interval that included the true value of
the parameter the proportion of the time set by the confidence level. More
specifically, the meaning of the term "confidence level" is that, if confidence
intervals are constructed across many separate data analyses of repeated (and
possibly different) experiments, the proportion of such intervals that contain
the true value of the parameter will approximately match the confidence
level; this is guaranteed by the reasoning underlying the construction of
confidence intervals.
A confidence interval does not predict that the true value of the parameter has
a particular probability of being in the confidence interval given the data
actually obtained. (An interval intended to have such a property, called a
credible interval, can be estimated using Bayesian methods; but such methods
bring with them their own distinct strengths and weaknesses).
Interval estimates can be contrasted with point estimates. A point estimate is
a single value given as the estimate of a population parameter that is of
interest, for example the mean of some quantity. An interval estimate
specifies instead a range within which the parameter is estimated to lie.
Confidence intervals are commonly reported in tables or graphs along with
point estimates of the same parameters, to show the reliability of the
estimates.
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For example, a confidence interval can be used to describe how reliable

survey results are. In a poll of election voting-intentions, the result might be
that 40% of respondents intend to vote for a certain party. A 90% confidence
interval for the proportion in the whole population having the same intention
on the survey date might be 38% to 42%. From the same data one may
calculate a 95% confidence interval, which might in this case be 36% to 44%.
A major factor determining the length of a confidence interval is the size of
the sample used in the estimation procedure, for example the number of
people taking part in a survey.
we had information about the population and, using the theory of

Sampling Distribution (chapter 7), we learned about the properties of
samples. (what are they?)
Sampling Distribution also give us the foundation that allows us to take

a sample and use it to estimate a population parameter. (a reversed
process)
A point estimate is a single number,
How much uncertainty is associated with a point estimate of a

population parameter?
An interval estimate provides more information about a population

characteristic than does a point estimate. It provides a confidence level
for the estimate. Such interval estimates are called confidence intervals
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An interval gives a range of values:
Takes into consideration variation in sample statistics from

sample to sample
Based on observations from 1 sample (explain)
Gives information about closeness to unknown population

parameters
Stated in terms of level of confidence. (Can never be 100%

confident)
The general formula for all confidence intervals is equal to:
Point Estimate (Critical Value)(Standard Error)

Suppose confidence level = 95%
Also written (1 - ) = .95
is the proportion of the distribution in the two tails areas outside

the confidence interval
A relative frequency interpretation:
If all possible samples of size n are taken and their means and
intervals are estimated, 95% of all the intervals will include
the true value of that the unknown parameter
A specific interval either will contain or will not contain the true
parameter (due to the 5% risk)
Confidence Interval Estimation of Population Mean, , when is

known
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Assumptions
Population standard deviation is known
Population is normally distributed
If population is not normal, use large sample
Confidence interval estimate:
(where Z is the normal distributions critical value for a probability of

/2 in each tail)
Example:
Suppose there are 69 U.S. and imported beer brands in the U.S. market. We
have collected 2 different samples of 25 brands and gathered information
about the price of a 6-pack, the calories, and the percent of alcohol content for
each brand. Further, suppose that we know the population standard
deviation ( ) of price is $1.45. Here are the samples information:
Sample A: Mean=$5.20, Std.Dev.=$1.41=S
Sample B: Mean=$5.59, Std.Dev.=$1.27=S
1. Perform 95% confidence interval estimates of population mean price
using the two samples. (see the hand out).
Interpretation of the results from
From sample A
We are 95% confident that the true mean price is between $4.63
and $5.77.
and $5.95.
From sample B
and $6.16. (Failed)
and $6.36.
After the fact, I am informing you know that the population

mean was $4.96. Which one of the results hold?
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Although the true mean may or may not be in this interval,

95% of intervals formed in this manner will contain the
true mean.
Confidence Interval Estimation of Population Mean, , when

is Unknown
If the population standard deviation is unknown, we can

substitute the sample standard deviation, S
This introduces extra uncertainty, since S varies from sample to

sample
So we use the students t distribution instead of the normal Z

distribution
Confidence Interval Estimate Use Students t Distribution :
(where t is the critical value of the t distribution with n-1 d.f.

and an area of /2 in each tail)
t distribution is symmetrical around its mean of zero, like Z dist.
Compare to Z dist., a larger portion of the probability areas are

in the tails.
As n increases, the t dist. approached the Z dist.
t values depends on the degree of freedom.
Students t distribution
Note: t
See our beer example
Determining Sample Size
The required sample size can be found to reach a desired

margin of error (e) with a specified level of confidence (1 - )
The margin of error is also called sampling error
Z as n increases
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the amount of imprecision in the estimate of the

population parameter
the amount added and subtracted to the point estimate to

form the confidence interval
Using
If unknown, can be estimated when using the required

sample size formula
Use a value for that is expected to be at least as large

as the true
Select a pilot sample and estimate with the sample

standard deviation, S
Example: If = 20, what sample size is needed to estimate the

mean within 4 margin of error with 95% confidence?
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Chapter 5
Languages for Discrete System

Simulation
Q.1
Give General description of GPSS.
Ans. The system to be simulated in GPSS in described as a block diagram in which

the block represents the activities and lines joining the block indicates the
sequence in which the activities can be executed. The use of block diagrams to
describe system is of course. Very familiar. However the form taken by a
block diagram description usually depends upon the person drawing the
block diagram. To base a programming language on this descriptive method.
Each block must be given a precise meaning. The approach taken in FPSS is to
define a set of 48 spceitve block types each of which represents a
characteristic action of system.
Each block type is given a name that descriptive of the block action and is
represented by a particular symbol.
Moving through the system being simulated are intitis that depend upon the
nature of the system for example a armmunecation system is concerned with
the movement of messages a road transportation system with motor vehicles,
a data processing system with records and so on in the simulation these
entities are called transaction. The sequence of events in real time is reflected
in the
Q.2
Explain Mid-Square method for generating pseudo Random Numbers.

Solution
This is one of the commonly used method for generating the sequences of
pseudo random numbers. The method works as followsSelect a four digit integer or seed to initialize the generator. The first random
number is obtained from the seed in the following manner:The seed is required the reselling number is supposed to contain 8 digits (if
less digits are there, reading zeros are inserted) from this number the middle
four digits are extracted as the required random number. This no. is
subsequently used as the new seed pseudo random numbers are generated in
this manner, each time using the previous random number as the new seed.
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For example- Consider the first seed as 2714. by squaring are go the number
07365796.
From this number four middle digits 3657 are escheated which is the first
random number. This process is repeated until the required number of
random number are obtained.
Q3
Explain the following in brief:

(a)
GPSS
(b) SIMSCRIPT
(c) DYNAMO
(d) CSMP-III
Ans. (a) GPSS (General Purpose Simulations System) language was developed
principally by the IBM Corporation published in 1961.
The system which is to be simulated in GPSS is described by a block diagram
in which the blocks represent the activities, and lines joining the blocks
indicate the sequence in which the activities can be executed. Where there is a
choice of activities, more than one line leaves a block and the condition for the
choice is stated the block.
Features of GPSS
1. Restricted to simple queuing problem.
2. Poor computational facilities.
3. Inflexible input and output.
4. No language extension possible.
5. Easy to learn and use.
6. Good debugging facilities.
7. Machine efficiency is often poor.
8. Interpretative system.
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Sol.(b) SIMSCRIPT: SIMCRIPT was developed at the RAND corporation in the early
1960s and was first released in 1962. SIMSCRIPT is an event-statement
oriented discrete language. A completely new version SIMSCRIPT II was
released by the RAND Corporation in 1968. The latest version is SIMSCRIPT
11.5 which was released in 1972.
About SIMSCRIPT
1. User should know programming in PROTRAN or ALGOL for learning
SIMSCRIPT.
2. It is capable of representing more complex data- structures and can
execute more complex design rule.
3. It is able to produce a more compact model that requires less storage
space and generally will be executed more rapidly.
4. SIMSCRIPT program can be implemented on several different
manufactures computer system and can be applied in general
programming problems.
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SIMSCRIPT System Concepts

(1) The system to be simulated is considered to consist of entities having
attributes that interest with activities.
(2) Interaction causes events that change the state of the system.
(3) It may have temporary or permanent entities and attributes.
(i)
Temporary entities are created and destroyed during the execution
of simulation.
(ii)
Permanent entities remain during the execution. Its attributes are
stored as arrays.
(4) The user can define sets and facilities and are provided for entering and
removing entities into and from sets.
(5) Activities are considered as extending over time with their beginning and
their end being marked as events occurring instantaneously.
(6) Each type of event is describing by an event-routine and is given a name.
(7) Each event routine are needed to execute the changes that result when an
external event become due for execution, part of the automatic
initialization procedure of SIMSCRIPT is to prepare the first exogenous
event from each data set.
(8) An endogenous event is caused by a scheduling statement in some event
routing while an exogenous event requires the reading of data supplied
by user.
(9) An event marking the beginning of an activity will usually schedule the
event that marks the end of the activity.
Features of SIMSCRIPT
(1) Machine-independent general-purpose simulation language.
(2) Algorithmic capabilities comparable to those of ALGOL or PL/1.
(3) Simulation concepts are relatively few and very general.
(4) Data collection facilities are excellent.
(5) Input-output facilities are good.
(6) Security (error detection) is poor.
(7) Flexibility for experimental design is good.
(8) Machine efficiency is high.
(9) Harder to learn than GPSS.
Organization of a SIMSCRIPT Program: Event routines are closed routines
and some means must be provided for transferring control between them.
The transfer is affected by the use of event notices which are created when it
is determined that an event is scheduled. If the event is to involve one of the
temporary entities, of which these maybe many copies, the event notice will
usually identify which one is involved.
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The event notices are filled in chronological order. When all events that can
be executed at a particular time have been processed, the clock is updated to
the time to the next event notice and control is passed to the event routine
identified by the notice. These actions are automatic and do not need to be
programmed.
(C)
DYNAMO: It is one of the most widely used simulation language among

economist and social scientists. It was first order differential equation to
approximate the model process.
The basic function of compiler to DYNAMO is:
(a) Error Control
(b) Sequencing equations according to the structure and concept of system
dynamics.
(c) Compilation of the program and generation of O/P in a tabular one
graphical form.
(d) Weakness of this language is to very primitive and inaccurate integration
scheme (Eulers method).
(e) Latest version of DYNAMO is DYNAMO II which has additional features
of an array.
(D)
CSMP III: CSP III is a continuous system simulation language (CSSL) A

CSMP III program is constructed from three general types of statements:
Structural statements, which define the model. They consist of FORTRANlike statements, and functional blocks designed for operations that frequently
occur in a model definition.
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Data statements, which assign numerical values to parameters, constants, and

initial conditions.
Control statement, which specify options in the assembly and execution of the
program, and the choice of output.
Q4
Ans
Write a note one simulation of a time sharing computer system.

Time-sharing system is a logical extension of multiprogramming. In a timeshared systems, the CPU executes multiple jobs by switching among them,
but the switching occurs so frequently that the users can interact with each
program while it is running.
A time-shared system allows many users to share the computer
simultaneously. Since each action or command in a time-shared system tends
to be short, only a little CPU time is needed for each user. As the system
switches rapidly from one user to the next, each user is given the impression
that the entire computer system is dedicated to his use, even though it is
being shared among many users.
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Chapter 6
Generation of random numbers and

their applications
Q.1
Sol.
Explain inverse transformation method

Let us consider a probability distributor function f(z) which is continuers and
are want to generate n random samples Z1, Z2 ... Zn from this
distribution since every probability distribution function increases
monotonically from 0 to 1 and the probability that a random sample lies in
the internal (Z1, Z2) is equal to f(Z2) - f(Z1) for all pairs Z1, dZ2 more ones f
(Z) is continuous it takes all values b/w 0 and 1 and therefore for any number
is 0dd1, there exist a unique Zu such that f(Zu)-u symbolically this value
of z may be represented by f -1(u), the increase function.
First generate n uniformly distributed random number 41, 42 ... 4n in
the internal (0,1) then use take there increase transforms f -1 (41), (42) ...
(4n). the desired numbers are Z1 = f -1 (41) for i=1,2n which can be seen as
follows:Consider any two numbers a and b in the range (011) such that a d b. By
definition the probability that a uniform random number in the range (011)
lies between a and b is (b-a) for all 0 d a d b d l. Let f -1 (o) = Za and f -1 (b)
= zb. The inverse transform method would held if the actual probability of
the random variables Z lying between Za and Zb equals the generated
probability (b-a). That is the actual probability of z lying between Za and Zb
should be f(Zb)- F(Za) which indeed is the case because (b-a) = f(Zb)- f)Za).
Thus to generate n samples from any continuous probability distribution
function f(z) all we need to do is to generate n uniform random numbers 41,
42 . 4n the internal (0,1) and apply inverse transform f -1(41) to each.
Q.2 Write are steps for carrying out the Monte Carlo simulation.
Ans. The Monte Carlo method of simulations was developed by the two
mathematicians john von Neumann and stains low ulam Von merman and
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1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
Q.3
stains low Ulan during world war II to study how for neutrons should trowel
through different materials. Me technique provided an approximate but quite
workable solution to the problem. The technique of Monte Carlo involves the
selection of random observations within the simulations model.
This technique is restricted for application involving random numbers to
solve deterministic and stochastic problems. The principle of this technique
replacement of actual statistical nurture by another universe described by
some assumed probability distribution.
The steps inversed in carrying out Monte Carlo simulations areSelect the measure of effectiveness of the problem. It is either to be misaimed
or minimized. Forex it may be idle time of service facility in the queuing
problem or number of shortages in an inventory control problem.
Identify the variables that affect the measure of effeteness significantly. Foes
no. of service facility in queuing problem or number of units in inventory
control problem.
Determine the cumulative probability destitution of each variable selected in
step (2). Plot these distribution with the values of the variables along as axis
and cumulative probability values along the y-axis.
Get a set of random members.
Consider each random number as a decimal value of the cumulative
probability distribution. Enter the cumulative distribution plot along the yaxis project this point horizontally till it meats the distribution curve. Then
project the point of intersection down on the x-axis.
Record the value generated in step 5. substitute in the formula chosen for
measure of effectiveness and find its simulated value.
Repeat step (5) and (6) until sample is large enough for the satisfaction of the
decision maker.
Reliance fresh deals with vegetables. The daily demand and purchases of
which are random variable records in the post show the following.
Purchase
Demand
Qty in kg
No. of days
Qty in kg
No. of days
10
20
30
40
50
40
50
190
150
70
10
20
30
40
50
50
110
200
100
40
The traders buys the commodity at Rs. 20 per kg and sells at Rs.30 per kg. It
any of the commodity remains at the end of the day. It has no saleable value.
The loss through unsteadied demand is Rs. 8 per kg.
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Given are the following random numbers. Simulate 6 days trading and find
the total profit. Random numbers are 31, 18, 63, 84, 5, 79, 07, 32, 43, 75, 81, 27.
Use random numbers alternatively i.e. first to simulate purchase and second
to simulate demand.
Purchase
Qty
days
Probability
10
20
30
40
50
40
50
190
150
70
500
0.08
0.10
0.38
0.30
0.14
Causative Payability Roadum members

0.08
0.18
0.56
0.86
1.00
00-07
08-17
18-55
56-85
86-99
Table - II
Purchase
Qty
days
Probability
10
20
30
40
50
50
110
200
100
40
500
0.1
0.22
0.4
0.2
0.08
Causative Payability Roadum members

0.1
0.32
0.72
0.92
1.00
00-09
10-31
32-71
72-91
92-99
Final Worksheet
Purchase
No. of
days
Random
member
10
20
30
40
50
31
63
15
7
43
81
Demand
Qty.
Random
Purchased Number
30
40
20
10
30
40
18
84
79
32
75
27
Old
Demand
20
40
40
30
40
20
Cost Revenue
600
800
400
200
600
800
600
1200
600
300
900
600
Shortage
Cost
160
160
80
-
Profit
0
400
40
(60)
220
200
400
Herce are have simulated 6 days trading as above and the net profit after 6
days trading is equal to to Rs. 400.
Q. 4
Sol.
Explain the algorithm and Pseudo code in detail.

Pseudo code: Pseudo code (derived from pseudo and code) is a compact and
informal high level description of a computer programming algorithm that
uses the structural conventions of programming languages, but omits
detailed subroutines, variables declaration and language specific syntax. The
programming language is augmented with natural language descriptions of
the details, with convenient or with compact mathematical notation. The
purpose of using pseudo code as opposed the language syntax is that it is
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easier for humans to read. This is often achieved by making the sample
application independent so more specific items can be added later. Pseudo
code resembles, but should not be confused with, skeleton programs
including dummy code, which can be compiled without errors. Flowcharts
can be thought of as a graphical form of pseudo code.
Syntax: A the name suggests pseudo code generally does not actually obey
the syntax rule of any particular language there is no systematic standard
form, although any particular writer will generally borrow the appearance of
a particular language. Pseudo code may therefore vary widely in style, from a
near exact limitation of a real programming language at one extreme, to a
description approaching formatted prose at the other.
Example of pseudo code
If credit card number is valid
Execute transaction based on number and order
else
show a generic failure message
end if
Algorithm: An algorithm is procedure or formula for solving a problem. A
computer program can be viewed as elaborate algorithm. In mathematical
and computer science, an algorithm usually means small procedures that
solve a recurrent problem. It is a definite list of well-defined instructions for
completing a task; that given an initial state will proceed through a well
defined series of successive states, eventually terminating in an end-state. The
transition from one state to the next is not necessarily deterministic. The
concept of an algorithm originated as a means of recording procedures for
solving problems.
Example of Algorithm
Largest Number
Input: A non-empty list of number L
Output: The largest number in the List L
Largest Lo
for each item in the list L>1, do
if the item>largest, then
Largest the item
return largest
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Multiple Choice Questions

1.)
System is defined as:a. aggregation or assemblage of objects

b. Combination of objects
c. Definition of Object.
d. None of the above
2.)
Factory is an example of:a. System

b. Attribute
c. Activity
d. Environment
3.)
A simple market model is an example of:a. Static Physical Model

b. Dynamic Physical Model
c. Static Mathematical Model
d. Dynamic Mathematical Model
4.)
In a Bank system, what is customer:a. Entity

b. Activity
c. Environment
d. None of the above.
5.)
Aggregation is a:a. Combining infinite objects to form system.

b. is the extent to which the number of individual entities can be grouped
together into larger entities.
c. Both of above.
6.)
A system with no exogenous activity is said to be:a. Open system

b. Closed System
c. Both of above
7.)
A system which does have exogenous activity is said to be:a. Open system
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b. Closed System
c. Both of above
8.)
Where the outcome of the activity can describe completely in terms of its
input, the activity is said to be:a. Deterministic
b. Stochastic
c. Endogenous
d. Exogenous
9.)
System analysis, System design and system postulation are the examples of:a. Types of system
b. Types of system study
c. Types of entities
d. Type of environment.
10.)
In Discrete system, changes are:a. Predominantly continuous

b. Predominantly discrete
c. Depend on the system
11.) In Continuous system, changes are:a. Predominantly continuous

b. Predominantly discrete
c. Depend on the system
12.) Which one of the following is false about model:a. Model is the body of information about a system gathered for the
purpose of studying the system.
b. Since the purpose of study is varying, there is no unique model for a
system.
c. Both of above are false.
13.) In system modeling, the task of deriving a model of a system may be divided
broadly into two subtasks:a. Establishing the model structure.
b. Supplying the data.
c. Both of above
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14.) Physical models are based on:a. Analogy between such systems as mechanical and electrical
b. Use symbolic notation and mathematical equations to represent a
system
c. All of the above
15.) Mathematical models are based on:
a. Analogy between such systems as mechanical and electrical
b. Use symbolic notation and mathematical equations to represent a
system
c. All of the above
16.) Which model can only show the values that system attributes take when the
system is in balance:a. Dynamic Model
b. Static Model
c. Analytical Model
d. Numerical Model
17.) Which model follows the changes over time that results from the system
activities:a. Dynamic Model
b. Static Model
c. Analytical Model
d. Numerical Model
18.) Which system/model applies deductive reasoning of mathematical theory to
solve a model:a. Dynamic Model
b. Static Model
c. Analytical Model
d. Numerical Model
19.) Which system/model applies computational procedures to solve equations:a. Dynamic Model
b. Static Model
c. Analytical Model
d. Numerical Model
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20) ____________ is considered to be a numerical computation technique used in

conjunction with dynamic mathematical models.
a. Analysis
b. System simulation
c. Dynamic computation
21.) DNA molecule Model or ionic model is an example of:a. Static Physical Model
22.) System postulation is a:a. To produce a system that meets some specifications.
b. To understand how an existing system or a proposed system operates.
c. To produce a system in which behavior is known but the process is not
known.
23.) Traffic, Bank, and Supermarket are the examples of:a. Attribute
b. System
c. Activity
d. Environment
24.) Oscillator Model is an example of:a. Static Physical Model
25.) In Communication system, what is Transmitting:a. Entity
b. Activity
c. Environment
26.) Principle/principles used in modeling:-
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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Block-building
Relevance
Accuracy
Aggregation
All of the above
None of the above
27.) Which of the following is true about subsystem:a. Any subsystem might, itself, be considered a system consisting of
subsystem at a still lower level of
b. detail, and so on.
a. Each subsystem has its own inputs and outputs and, standing by itself.
b. Both of above.
c. None of above
28.) In a Corporate model, what is/are main segment/segments?
a. Environment
b. Plant/ Physical plant
c. Management
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
29.) Where the effects of the activity vary randomly over various possible outcomes,
the activity is said to be:a. Deterministic
b. Stochastic
c. Endogenous
d. Exogenous
30.) System analysis is a:a. To produce a system that meets some specifications.
known.
31.) System design is a:a. To produce a system that meets some specifications.
known.
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32.) Suspension model of an automobile wheel is an example of:a. Static Physical Model
33.) Depositing in Bank system is:a. Entity

b. Attribute
c. Activity
d. Environment
34.) Messages in Communication system is:
a. Entity
b. Attribute
c. Activity
d. Environment
35.) Speed and Distance in Traffic system are:a. Entities
b. Attributes
c. Activities
d. Environment
36.) Which of the following is simulation language:a. Java
b. GPSS
c. Javascript
37.) Which of the following is not a simulation language:a. GPSS
b. Simscript
c. Simula
d. all of the above
e. None of the above
38.) Advance, Link, Mark and Queue blocks are used in which language:a. Simscript
b. GPSS
c. Both of above
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39.) Which of the following separate system and system environment:a. Acitvities
b. Boundary
c. Entity
d. All of the above
40.) Block building principle of the system modeling says that:a. The description of the system should be organized in a series of blocks.
b. The description of the system should not be organized in a series of
blocks.
c. There should be no clear distinction between the subsystems of the
system.
1. (a)
2. (a)
3. (c)
4. (a)
5. (b)
6. (b)
7. (b)
8. (a)
9. (b)
10. (b)
11. (a)
12. (d)
13. (c)
14. (a)
15. (b)
16. (b)
17. (a)
18. (c)
19. (d)
20. (b)
21. (a)
22. (c)
23. (b)
24. (d)
25. (b)
26. (e)
27. (c)
28. (d)
29. (b)
30. (b)
31. (a)
32. (b)
33. (c)
34. (a)
35. (b)
36. (b)
37. (d)
38. (b)
39. (b)
40. (a)
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Glossary
Adaptive
Subject to ADAPTATION; can change over time to improve fitness or accuracy.
Adaptation
An internal change in a SYSTEM that mirrors an external event in the system's
ENVIRONMENT. Could be a consequence of LEARNING.
Always Cooperate
An ITERATED PRISONER'S DILEMMA STRATEGY that cooperates with its
opponent under all circumstances (the exact opposite of ALWAYS DEFECT).
Always Defect
An ITERATED PRISONER'S DILEMMA STRATEGY that never cooperates with its
opponent under any circumstance (the exact opposite of ALWAYS COOPERATE).
Autonomous Agent
An entity with limited perception of its ENVIRONMENT that can process
information to calculate an action so as to be goal-seeking on a local scale.
Bottom-Up
A description that uses the lower-level details to explain higher-level patterns;
related to REDUCTIONISM.
Cellular Automation (CA)
A DISCRETE DYNAMICAL SYSTEM that is composed of an array of cells, each of
which behaves like a FINITE-STATE AUTOMATON. All interactions are local, with
the next state of a cell being a FUNCTION of the current state of itself and its
neighbours. CONWAY'S GAME OF LIFE is a CA.
Coevolution
Two or more entities experience EVOLUTION in response to one another. Due to
FEEDBACK mechanisms, this often results in a biological ARMS RACE.
Conway's Game of Life
A CELLULAR AUTOMATON rule set that operates on a two-dimensional grid.
Each cell changes its stat according to the states of its eight nearest neighbours: dead
cells come alive with exactly three live neighbours, and cells die if they have
anything but two or three neighbours. The Game of Life can display complex
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patterns such as GLIDERS, FISH, and GLIDER GUNS, and is also capable of
UNIVERSAL COMPUTATION.
Crossover
A genetic operator that splices information from two or more parents to form a
composite offspring that has genetic material from all parents.
Difference Equation
An equation that describes how something changes in DISCRETE time steps.
NUMERICAL SOLUTIONS to INTEGRALS are usually realized as difference
equations.
Differential Equation A description of how something CONTINUOUSLY changes
over time. Some differential equations can have an ANALYTICALLY SOLUTION
such that all future states can be know without SIMULATION of the time evolution
of the SYSTEM. However, most can have a NUMERICAL SOLUTION with only
limited accuracy.
Dynamics/Dynamical
Pertaining to the change in behaviour of a SYSTEM over time.
Emergent
Refers to a property of a collection of simple subunits that comes about through the
interactions of the subunits and is not a property of any single subunit. For example,
the organization of an ant colony is said to "emerge" from the interactions of the
lower-level behaviours of the ant, and not from any single ant. Usually, the
emergent behaviour is unanticipated and cannot be directly deduced from the
lower-level behaviours. COMPLEX SYSTEMS are usually emergent.
Euler's Method The simplest method of obtaining a NUMERICAL SOLUTION of a
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION. There are many other numerical techniques that are
more accurate; however, an ANALYTICAL SOLUTION (i.e., a closed form of an
integral) is always preferred but not always possible.
Evolution
A process operating on populations that involves VARIATION among individuals,
traits being INHERITABLE, and a level of FITNESS for individuals that is a
FUNCTION of the possessed traits. Over relatively long periods of time, the
distribution of inheritable traits will tend to reflect the fitness that the traits convey
to the individual; thus, evolution acts as a filter that selects fitness-yielding traits
over other traits.
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Finite-State Automation (FSA)

The simplest computing device. Although it is not nearly powerful enough to
preform UNIVERSAL COMPUTATION, it can recognize REGULAR
EXPRESSIONS. FSAs are defined by state transition table that specifies how the FSA
moves from one state to another when presented with a particular input. FSAs can
be drawn as GRAPHS.
Fish
A simple object in CONWAY'S GAME OF LIFE that swims vertically or
horizontally.
Fitness
A measure of an object's ability to reproduce viable offspring.
Fitness Landscape
A representation of how MUTATIONS can change the FITNESS of one or more
organisms. If high fitness corresponds to high locations in the landscapes, and if
changes in genetic material are mapped to movements in the landscape, then
EVOLUTION will tend to make populations move in a uphill directions on the
fitness landscape.
Genetic Algorithm (GA)
A method of SIMULATING the action of EVOLUTION within a computer. A
population of fixed-length STRINGS is evolved with a GA by employing
CROSSOVER and MUTATION operators along with a FITNESS FUNCTION that
determines how likely individuals are to reproduce. Gas perform a type of SEARCH
in a FITNESS LANDSCAPE.
Genetic Programming (GP) A method of applying simulated EVOLUTION on
PROGRAMS or program fragments. Modified forms of MUTATION and
CROSSOVER are used along with a FITNESS function.
Glider
A simple object in CONWAY'S GAME OF LIFE that swims diagonally through the
grid space.
Glider Gun
An object CONWAY'S GAME OF LIFE that builds and emits GLIDERS, which can
then be collided in purposeful ways to construct more complicated objects.
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Graph
A construct that consists of many nodes connected with edges. The edges usually
represents a relationship between the objects represented by the nodes. For example,
if the nodes are cities, then the edges may have numerical values that correspond to
the distances between the cities. A graph can be equivalently represented as a
MATRIX.
Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma
The PRISONER'S DELEMMA game played in an ITERATIVE manner for a number
of rounds that is unknown to both players.
Iterate/Iterative
Doing something repeatedly. Doing something repeatedly. Doing something
repeatedly. Doing something repeatedly. Doing something repeatedly.
Lamarckism
A method of heredity that does not apply to genetics but is applicable to social
ADAPTATION. Lamarckism posits that acquired traits can be passed from parent to
offspring.
Learning
A process of ADAPTATION by which a set of adjustable parameters is
automatically modified so that some objective is more readily achieved.
Meme
A unit of cultural information that represents a basic idea that can be transferred
from one individual to another, and subjected to MUTATION, CROSSOVER, and
ADAPTATION.
Model
In the sciences, a model is an estimate of how something works. A model will
usually have inputs and outputs that correspond to its real-world counterpart. An
ADAPTIVE SYSTEM also contains an implicit model of its ENVIRONMENT that
allows it to change its behaviour in anticipation of what will happen in the
environment.
Monte Carlo Method
Any technique of statistical sampling employed to approximate solutions to
quantitative problems. This technique is not what we mean by "simulation."
Mutation
A RANDOM change in any portion of genetic material. For a GENETIC
ALGORITHM, this means that a value in a BIT STRING is randomly set.
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Natural Selection
The natural filtering process by which individuals with higher FITNESS are more
likely to reproduce than are individuals with lower fitness.
Neural Network (NN)
A network of NEURONS that are connected through SYNAPES or WEIGHTS. In
this book, the term is used almost exclusively to denote an artificial neural network
and not the real thing. Each neuron performs a simple calculation that is a
FUNCTION of the AVTIVATIONS of the neurons that are connected to it. Through
FEEDBACK mechanisms and/or the NONLINEAR output response of neurons, the
network as a whole is capable of performing extremely complicated tasks, including
UNIVERSAL COMPUTATION and UNIVERSAL APPROXIMATION. Three
different classes of neural networks are FEEDFORWARD, FEEDBACK, and
RECURRENT NEURAL NETWORKS, which differ in the degree and type of
CONNECTIVITY that they possess.
Numerical Solution
A solution to a problem that is calculated through a SIMULATION. For example,
solving the THREE BODY PROBLEM is not possible in the worst case; however,
with the DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS that describe the motions of three bodies in
space, one could simulate their movements by simulating each time step.
Nevertheless, numerical solutions are usually error-prone due to SENSITIVITY and,
therefore, can be used to estimate the future for only relatively short time spans, in
the worst case.
Prisoner's Dilemma
A NON-ZERO-SUM game in which both players have the incentive not to cooperate
independently, no matter what. But collectively they would be better off if they did
cooperate. This tension between individual incentive and collective incentive is what
makes the PD intriguing.
Simulate/Simulation
EXPERIMENTATION in the space of theories, or a combination of experimentation
and THEORIZATION. Some numerical simulations are PROGRAMS that represent
a MODEL for how nature works. Usually, the outcome of a simulation is much a
surprise as the outcome of a natural event, due to the richness and uncertainty of
COMPUTATION.
Simulated Annealing
A partially RANDOM method of SEARCH and OPTIMIZATION usually used for
COMBINATORIAL OPTIMIZATION problems. The technique is modeled on how
the molecular structure of metals is disordered at high temperatures but very
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ordered and crystalline at low temperatures. In simulated annealing, a problem

instance is reformulated so that it loosely resembles disordered material. Gradually,
the temperature is lowered such that the ordered states correspond to good
solutions to a problem.
Strategy
In GAME THEORY, a policy for playing a game. A strategy is a complete recipe for
how a player should act in a game under all circumstances. Some policies may
employ RANDOMNESS, in which case they are referred to as mixed strategies.
System
Something that can be studied as a whole. Systems may consist of subsystems that
are interesting in their own right. Or they may exist in an ENVIRONMENT that
consists of other similar systems. Systems are generally understood to have an
internal state, inputs from an environment, and methods for manipulating the
environment or themselves. Since cause and effect can flow in both directions of
system and environment, interesting systems often posses FEEDBACK, which is
SELF-REFERENTIAL in the strongest case.
Top-Down
A method of examining things that first looks at higher-level phenomena and then
tries to explain lower-level patterns in terms of the higher-level observations. This is
the exact opposite of BOTTOM-UP.
Turing Machine
A MODEL OF COMPUTATION that uses an underlying FINITE-STATE
AUTOMATON but also has a infinite tape to use as memory. Turing machines are
capable of UNIVERSAL COMPUTATION.
Universal Computer
A computer that is capable of UNIVERSAL COMPUTATION, which means that
given a description of any other computer or PROGRAM and some data, it can
perfectly emulate this second computer or program. Strictly speaking, home PCs
amd Macintoshes are not universal computers because they have only a finite
amount of memory.
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Case Study
1.) Name three or four of the principal entities, attributes, and activities to be
considered if you were to simulate the operation of:a.) A gasoline filling station
b.) A cafeteria
c.) A Barber shop.
2.)
Extract from the following description description the entities, attributes,

and activities of the system. Ships arrive at a port. They dock at a berth if
one is available; otherwise, they wait until one becomes available. They
are unloaded by one of several work gangs whose size depends upon the
ships tonnage. A warehouse contains a new cargo for ship. The ship is
loaded and then departs. Suggest two exogenous events that may need to
be taken into account.
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Bibliography
1.) System Simulation with Digital Computer By Narsingh Deo

2.) Continuous System Simulation by Franois E. Cellier, Ernesto Kofman
3.) Modelling and Simulation: Struture Preserving Relatios for Continuous and
Discrete Time Systems by Bernard Zeigler
4.) Theory of Modeling and Simulation by Bernard p autor zeigler, Herbert
Praehofer, Tag Gon Kim
5.) System Modeling And Simulation by V.P. Singh
Best sites for system simulation:1.)
http://www.inf.utfsm.cl/~hallende/download/Simul-22002/Introduction_to_Modeling_and_Simulation.pdf
2.)
http://www2.econ.iastate.edu/tesfatsi/ABMTutorial.MacalNorth.JOS2010.p
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Introduction and Motivation

Integration: - It refers to the holism of the systems. Synthesis follows analysis

What is system concept?

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What are the types of systems?

Physical or ales tract.

What is Modeling & Simulation?

Why to use models?

When to use simulations?

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Explain static mathematical model

More usually the demand will be represented by a curve that slopes

Explain Dynamic Mathematical model.

Ans. A dynamic mathematical model allows the changes of system attributes to be

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Q.3 Explain corporate model

The Environment segment

A breakdown of the production sub-system in the

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Production will be inflnrvced by economic factors which might be divided

The full corporate model.

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Equation first is a first-adve. Differential equation whose solution is

Growth of Dress National Products

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Explain exponential decay model?

What is Discrete System Simulation?

Ans. Discrete-System Simulation:

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intermediate nodes in a transmission. ATM operates in a connected mode,

What is modal Validation and Verification?

Ans. Verification and Validation

What are the Categories & aspects of validation?

Ans. Validation work can generally be categorized by the following functions:

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What is system Dynamics?

What are the steps of system Olympics methodology?

Ans. Following are the steps of system dynamics methodology.

Role of casual loop diagrams in system dynamics?

Casual loop Diagram are useful tools.

CLsq help to discuss a situation. Different view points can be clarified

The some situation can be modeled in different ways.

CL dks allow a reflection of model assumptions.

Small differences in model might have regions consequences.

Q.11 What are positive and negative feed back loops?

A typical casual-loop (influence) diagram used to define & negative casual

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The definitions given in this reference in terms of changes of variables all

SD modeling supports a pragmatic, navigational view by pursuing four

To answer these questions, SD modeling proceeds iteratively through the

Identify a persistent problem that exists, in part, because of dynamic