Principles of Modeling and Simulation -- Contents -- Preface -- Contributors -- Part One Principles of Modeling and Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Approach -- 1. What Is Modeling and Simulation? -- Introduction -- Models: Approximations of Real-World Events -- A Brief History of Modeling and Simulation -- Application Areas -- Using Modeling and Simulation: Advantages and Disadvantages -- Conclusion -- Key Terms -- Further Reading -- References -- 2. The Role of Modeling and Simulation -- Introduction -- Using Simulations to Solve Problems -- Uncertainty and Its Effects -- Gaining Insight -- A Simulation's Lifetime -- Conclusion -- Key Terms -- Further Reading -- Part Two Theoretical Underpinnings -- 3. Simulation: Models That Vary over Time -- Introduction -- Discrete Event Simulation -- Continuous Simulation -- Conclusion -- Key Terms -- Reference -- 4. Queue Modeling and Simulation -- Introduction -- Analytical Solution -- Queuing Models -- Sequential Simulation -- SimPack Queuing Implementation -- Parallel Simulation -- Conclusion -- Key Terms -- Further Reading -- References -- 5. Human Interaction with Simulations -- Introduction -- Simulation and Data Dependency -- Visual Representation -- Conclusion -- Key Terms -- References -- 6. Verification and Validation -- Introduction -- Performing Verification and Validation -- Verification and Validation Examples -- Conclusion -- Key Terms -- References -- Part Three Practical Domains -- 7. Uses of Simulation -- Introduction -- The Many Facets of Simulation -- Experimentation Aspect of Simulation -- Experience Aspect of Simulation -- Examples of Uses of Simulation -- Ethics in the Use of Simulation -- Some Excuses to Avoid Using Simulation -- Conclusion -- Key Terms -- Further Exploration -- Appendix A Simulation Associations/Groups/Research Centers -- References.

8. Modeling and Simulation: Real-World Examples -- Introduction -- Transportation Modeling and Simulation -- Business Modeling and Simulation -- Medical Modeling and Simulation -- Social Science Modeling and Simulation -- Conclusion -- Key Terms -- Further Reading -- References -- 9. The Future of Simulation -- Introduction -- A Brief . . . and Selective . . . History of Simulation -- Convergent Simulations -- Serious Games -- Human-Simulator Interfaces -- Computing Technology -- The Role of Education in Simulation -- The Future of Simulation -- Key Terms -- Index.