Table of Contents

1 Introduction To Simulation Modeling And Metamodeling.- 1 References.- 2 The Simulation Model And Metamodel.- The Simulation Model.- The Simulation Metamodel.- Levels of Abstraction in Simulation.- 2 References.- 3 The Metamodel In Perspective: Statistical Considerations In Simulation Experiments.- Some Statistical Considerations.- Strategic Considerations.- Tactical Considerations.- Experimental Design in Simulation.- The Multiple Response Simulation Experiment.- 3 References.- 4 Metamodeling.- Building the Simulation Metamodel.- Steps in Metamodeling.- Validating the Simulation Metamodel.- Example: A Metamodel for the M/M/s Queuing System.- The Simulation Model.- The Simulation Metamodel.- Validating the Simulation Metamodel.- Using the Simulation Metamodel.- 4 References.- 5 Survey Of Current Research.- Metamodel Usage.- Sensitivity Analysis.- Optimization.- Decision Support.- Applications.- Manufacturing.- Ecology.- Computer Performance Evaluation.- Hospital Planning.- Military.- Metamodel Methodology.- Method of Statistical Analysis.- Sample Size.- Variance Reduction.- The Metamodeling Experiment.- Metamodel Validation.- Metamodeling: Assessing the Technique.- Combining Metamodeling with other Model Types.- 5 References.- 6 Metamodeling: Some Additional Examples.- Example: A Time-shared Computer System.- Example: An Inventory Control System.- 6 References.- Appendix: The Linear Regression Model.