Computer simulation

Author(s)

• Watson, Hugh J.
• Blackstone, John H.

Bibliographic Information

Computer simulation

Hugh J. Watson, John H. Blackstone, Jr

（Wiley series in computers and information processing systems for business）

Wiley, c1989

2nd ed

• pbk.

Note

Rev. ed. of: Computer simulation in business. c1981

System requirements for computer disk: IBM PC or compatible; DOS 3-3; BASIC, Pascal, and FORTRAN '77 compiler for source code listings

Includes bibliographies and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

pbk. ISBN 9780471503569

Description

This general introduction to computer simulation concepts lays emphasis on business applications. It introduces a broad range of general purpose programming languages, and the most popular special-purpose simulation packages. Recent developments in microcomputer simulations are included.

Table of Contents

• Introduction to Computer Simulation
• Applications of Simulation
• Monte Carlo Inventory Simulation
• Probabilistic Financial Planning
• Probability Distributions and Their Process Generators
• Random Number Generation
• Simulating Queuing Systems
• Special Purpose Simulation Languages
• Simulation Using GPSS
• Simulation Using SLAM
• Simulation Using GEMS
• Simulation Using Lotus 1-2-3
• Simulation Using IFPS
• Corporate Simulation Models
• Expert Systems
• Management Games
• Additional Simulation Technology
• Developing Successful Simulation Models
• Appendices
• Index.

Volume

ISBN 9780471882879

Description

This volume is the only general introduction to computer simulation concepts with an emphasis on business applications. It introduces a broad range of general purpose programming languages, and the most popular special-purpose simulation packages. Also, recent developments in the latest microcomputer simulations are integrated throughout the text. This edition now provides coverage of SLAM, GEMS, Lotus 1-2-3, IFPS and includes expanded treatment of GPSS and expert systems. There are also simulation programs in BASIC, PASCAL and FORTRAN. The volume has been designed for students of management science, information systems, industrial engineering and computer science.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Computer Simulation. Applications of Simulation. Monte Carlo Inventory Simulation. Probabilistic Financial Planning. Probability Distributions and Their Process Generators. Random Number Generation. Simulating Queuing Systems. Special Purpose Simulation Languages. Simulation Using GPSS. Simulation Using SLAM. Simulation Using GEMS. Simulation Using Lotus 1-2-3. Simulation Using IFPS. Corporate Simulation Models. Expert Systems. Management Games. Additional Simulation Technology. Developing Successful Simulation Models. Appendices. Index.

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Details

• NCID: BA07539918
• ISBN:
  • 0471882879
  • 0471503568
• LCCN: 88008020
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: x, 589 p.
• Size: 25 cm.
• Attached Material: 1 computer disk (5 1/4 in.)
• Classification:
  • LCC : HF5548.2
  • DC19 : 658/.054
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Business -- Data processing
  • LCSH : Computer simulation
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA07423582