Question 1
One of the advantages of simulation is that
◦ it is much less expensive than a mathematical solution.
◦ it always generates a more accurate solution than a mathematical solution.
◦ model solutions are transferable to a wide variety of problems.
◦ model development is less time consuming than for mathematical models.
◦ it can study the interactive effects of individual components or variables.
Question 2
One of the advantages of simulation is that
◦ it is a trial-and-error approach that may produce different solutions in repeated runs.
◦ real-world complications can be included that most OM models cannot permit.
◦ it always generates a more accurate solution than a mathematical solution.
◦ model solutions are transferable to a wide variety of problems.
◦ model development is less time consuming than for mathematical models.