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Introduction to Modeling. Chapter 1. Introduction. Mathematical model Quantitative representation of a real problem Descriptive Model What-if analysis Optimization model Determine the best solution. § 1.4 Seven-Step Modeling Process. 1: Problem Definition 2: Data Collection
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Introduction to Modeling Chapter 1
Introduction • Mathematical model • Quantitative representation of a real problem • Descriptive Model • What-if analysis • Optimization model • Determine the best solution
§1.4 Seven-Step Modeling Process 1: Problem Definition 2: Data Collection 3: Model Development –analytical or simulation model 4: Model Verification 5: Optimization and Decision Making 6: Model Communication to Management 7: Model Implementation