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What is simulation (M1L3)? Imitation of a real-world process or system over
time.
What is a model (M1L3)? High-level representations of the operation of a
real-word process or system.
Is the following a discrete or Discrete model
continuous model:
1 customer shows up and waits in
line, and then another, and so on
(M1L3).
Is the following a discrete or Continuous model
continuous model:
An hourly weather prediction for
precipitation over time (M1L3).
, Is the following a stochastic or Stochastic model
deterministic model:
Calls that randomly arrive at a call
center (M1L3).
Is the following a stochastic or Deterministic model
deterministic model:
Predicting the voltage if we know
the current and resistance in a
circuit (M1L3).
What does it mean for a model to Dynamic models have changing relationships
be dynamic vs. static (M1L3)? between variables over time. In static models, the
relationships between variables are fixed (e.g., V =
IR).
What are the three methods to 1. Analytical (exact)
"solve" a model: from easiest to 2. Numerical methods (approximate)
hardest (M1L3)? 3. Simulation methods (approx. with randomness)
In the 1940s, who used early ---d) correct answer---
computers to simulate
thermonuclear chain reactions as a) Student's t-test, analytical techniques for
part of the Manhattan project (also Guinness Beer.
had a role in the foundations of b) Nobel in Econ for optimiz. of financial
Monte Carlo methods)(M1L4). portfolios, invented Sim Script language.
a) William Gossett, aka - "Student" c) Dropping needles between parallel lines and
b) Harry Markowitz estimating pi
c) Comte de Buffon e) shouldn't be on this list :)
d) Ulam, Metropolis, and von
Neumann
e) Justin Bieber
Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update
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Terms in this set (23)
What is simulation (M1L3)? Imitation of a real-world process or system over
time.
What is a model (M1L3)? High-level representations of the operation of a
real-word process or system.
Is the following a discrete or Discrete model
continuous model:
1 customer shows up and waits in
line, and then another, and so on
(M1L3).
Is the following a discrete or Continuous model
continuous model:
An hourly weather prediction for
precipitation over time (M1L3).
, Is the following a stochastic or Stochastic model
deterministic model:
Calls that randomly arrive at a call
center (M1L3).
Is the following a stochastic or Deterministic model
deterministic model:
Predicting the voltage if we know
the current and resistance in a
circuit (M1L3).
What does it mean for a model to Dynamic models have changing relationships
be dynamic vs. static (M1L3)? between variables over time. In static models, the
relationships between variables are fixed (e.g., V =
IR).
What are the three methods to 1. Analytical (exact)
"solve" a model: from easiest to 2. Numerical methods (approximate)
hardest (M1L3)? 3. Simulation methods (approx. with randomness)
In the 1940s, who used early ---d) correct answer---
computers to simulate
thermonuclear chain reactions as a) Student's t-test, analytical techniques for
part of the Manhattan project (also Guinness Beer.
had a role in the foundations of b) Nobel in Econ for optimiz. of financial
Monte Carlo methods)(M1L4). portfolios, invented Sim Script language.
a) William Gossett, aka - "Student" c) Dropping needles between parallel lines and
b) Harry Markowitz estimating pi
c) Comte de Buffon e) shouldn't be on this list :)
d) Ulam, Metropolis, and von
Neumann
e) Justin Bieber
