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ABSTRACTComputer systems simulation may be defined as a study of a system by experimentation on a computer model of the system in a manner which enables the results of the experiments to be used to make valid inferences about the system itself. This article presents some of the basic concepts of the simulation approach and discusses the primary decisions that must be made by managers and analysts in the process of conducting a simulation study. A selective survey of the existing literature demonstrates the power of this approach. In addition, extrapolations are made from some recent work to speculate about future developments in con‐puter simulatio

ISSN:0011-7315    

DOI:10.1111/j.1540-5915.1970.tb00774.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1970

数据来源: WILEY

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ABSTRACTThe purpose of this article is to critically describewhenandhowone applies simulation to business systems.Throughout, the discussion is based on a realistic example of a grocery checkout counter. The construction of both a deterministic and a stochastic simulation are explained and illustrated. Important topics covered include: the advantages and disadvantages of simulation, the formulation of system simulations, the methods of moving time, the concept and use of random numbers, tests of validity, and the analysis of results.

ISSN:0011-7315    

DOI:10.1111/j.1540-5915.1970.tb00775.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1970

数据来源: WILEY

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ABSTRACTWhile the quantitative content of business programs has increased over the last decade, there is still room for improvement. One of the problems facing many schools is lack of mathematical ability among students. This is particularly true in schools with open admission policies. As an alternative to high admission standards, a school may partition its student body on the basis of mathematical ability and offer different programs to each group. Initially all students would follow a non‐terminal mathematies sequence. Those performing well in this sequence would be encouraged to elect advanced courses in mathematics. A core of quantitative business courses would be provided. Quantitative programs in the functional areas of business would be built around this core. Alternative programs would be offered for non‐quantitatively oriented stude

ISSN:0011-7315    

DOI:10.1111/j.1540-5915.1970.tb00776.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1970

数据来源: WILEY

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ABSTRACTDesirable improvements in college‐level accounting pedagogy are now possible through the use of computer science technology that provides efficient student input using optical scanners or mark‐sense cards and permits information retrieval using direct access storage devices. Optimum application of this technology requires that students receive error analyses capable of increasing their level of retained knowledge and that instructors receive output which identifies student strengths as well as emerging weaknesses. Instructor output should also provide data for statistical evaluation of class sections.We have developed the COMPACT system in attempting to meet these needs. Our article deleneates the minimum computer configuration as well as the one currently in use. We discuss the contents of student and instructor feedback. Through examples we show the role of the input error analysis routines and demonstrate the use and current limitations of these routines in their ability to provide algorithmic error analysis. We then illustrate a heuristic set which, under certain circumstances, is required to analyze multi‐entry transactions occuring as subsets of student problem solution input. We conclude by indicating the probable extentions of our system both in terms of subject matter and computer har

ISSN:0011-7315    

DOI:10.1111/j.1540-5915.1970.tb00777.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1970

数据来源: WILEY

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DOI:10.1111/j.1540-5915.1970.tb00778.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1970

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0011-7315    

DOI:10.1111/j.1540-5915.1970.tb00779.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1970

数据来源: WILEY

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DOI:10.1111/j.1540-5915.1970.tb00780.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1970

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0011-7315    

DOI:10.1111/j.1540-5915.1970.tb00781.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1970

数据来源: WILEY