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Simulation
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What is Simulation?
When you have a large, complex system to design or manage, you can write a computer program that describes how the system works. You can then use it to investigate expected performence, see the impact of feedback loops, identify bottlenecks, asses design alternatives etc. This is the essence of computer based simulation.
Other definitions: Paul Fishwick
Why Use Simulation?
Decision support; is the short answer. Obviously, you want to make the best decisions possible. With many decision support methods open to you, why use simulation? It is often impossible to study  the real system in any other way because the real system hasn't been built yet. By carefully analyzing the hypothetical system with simulation, you can avoid problems with the real thing when it is built. Simulation studies at this stage may reveal insurmountable problems that could result in project cancellation, and save millions.
Simulation can reduce cost, reduce risk, and improve your understanding of the system under study.
When should you use Simulation?
People use simulation whenever they meet complex problems that cannot be solved by other means. Rather than consider every possible variation of circumstances for such a problem, a sample of possible execution paths is taken and studied.


Games of Simulation!
Here are some games of simulation, this will give you intuitive feeling of what simulation is.
                  Do you want to play a simulation game?
                  This is deterministic economy simulation written by Berkeley folks, you determine
                  the decision  variables and see the result.
                  http://socrates.berkeley.edu:6997/shortbudget.html
                  Here you can find many simulation games
                  http://epinions.lycos.com/game_Titles_PC-Simulation
                  Flight Simulation Games- Read and write reviews about Flight Games
                 http://epinions.lycos.com/kifm-Electronics-Electronic_Games-Flight_Games

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