An introductory tutorial on verification and validation of simulation models

Model verification and validation are defined, and why model verification and validation are important is discussed. A graphical paradigm that shows how verification and validation are related to the model development process and a flowchart that shows how verification and validation is part of the model development process are presented and discussed. The three approaches to deciding model validity are described. Comments are made on the importance of model accuracy and documentation. An overview of conducting verification and validation is presented and a recommended procedure for verification and validation is given.