TY - GEN
T1 - Reflections on the simulation of complex systems for science
AU - Polack, Fiona A.C.
AU - Andrews, Paul S.
AU - Ghetiu, Teodor
AU - Read, Mark
AU - Stepney, Susan
AU - Timmis, Jon
AU - Sampson, Adam T.
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - In studying complex systems, agent-based simulations offer the possibility of directly modelling components in an environment. However, the scientific value of agent-based simulations has been limited by inadequate scientific rigour. The paper focuses on agent-based simulations that are used in biological and bio-medical research. Starting from a review of best practice in simulation engineering, the paper identifies some of the key activities in developing complex systems simulations that support scientific research, and how these contribute to the essential development of mutual trust among developers and scientists. Examples from the authors' own experience illustrate how a range of studies have manifested these key activities, and identifies some successes and problems encountered.
AB - In studying complex systems, agent-based simulations offer the possibility of directly modelling components in an environment. However, the scientific value of agent-based simulations has been limited by inadequate scientific rigour. The paper focuses on agent-based simulations that are used in biological and bio-medical research. Starting from a review of best practice in simulation engineering, the paper identifies some of the key activities in developing complex systems simulations that support scientific research, and how these contribute to the essential development of mutual trust among developers and scientists. Examples from the authors' own experience illustrate how a range of studies have manifested these key activities, and identifies some successes and problems encountered.
KW - Complex system modelling
KW - Scientific simulation
KW - Simulation validation
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U2 - 10.1109/ICECCS.2010.42
DO - 10.1109/ICECCS.2010.42
M3 - Conference Proceeding (Non-Journal item)
AN - SCOPUS:79952021596
SN - 9780769540153
T3 - Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Engineering of Complex Computer Systems, ICECCS
SP - 276
EP - 285
BT - Proceedings - 2010 15th IEEE International Conference on Engineering of Complex Computer Systems, ICECCS 2010
T2 - 15th IEEE International Conference on Engineering of Complex Computer Systems, ICECCS 2010
Y2 - 22 March 2010 through 26 March 2010
ER -