Published: October 5, 2021
Author(s)
Mohammed Farhan (UTA), Caroline Krejci (UTA), Megan Olsen (Loyola University Maryland), M S Raunak (NIST)
Conference
Name: 2021 Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference (ANNSIM)
Dates: 07/19/2021 - 07/22/2021
Location: (Virtual)
Citation: Proceedings of the 2021 Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference (ANNSIM), pp. 1-12
Proper validation of a simulation model is essential for confidence in its accuracy and credibility. However, many of the most effective approaches for simulation validation require access to data that may be unavailable. Metamorphic Testing (MT), an approach from traditional software testing, has been shown to be useful for verification of simulation software in similar situations. Recent research shows that MT can be applied to the validation of agent based and discrete event simulation models as well. In this paper we build on that work and show how MT can be applied to hybrid simulation models. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach by applying it on a case study of helping behavior among servers in a restaurant.
Proper validation of a simulation model is essential for confidence in its accuracy and credibility. However, many of the most effective approaches for simulation validation require access to data that may be unavailable. Metamorphic Testing (MT), an approach from traditional software testing, has...
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Proper validation of a simulation model is essential for confidence in its accuracy and credibility. However, many of the most effective approaches for simulation validation require access to data that may be unavailable. Metamorphic Testing (MT), an approach from traditional software testing, has been shown to be useful for verification of simulation software in similar situations. Recent research shows that MT can be applied to the validation of agent based and discrete event simulation models as well. In this paper we build on that work and show how MT can be applied to hybrid simulation models. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach by applying it on a case study of helping behavior among servers in a restaurant.
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Keywords
hybrid simulation; simulation validation; metamorphic testing; agent-based modeling
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