Simulation Project Reports

Definition

Simulation Project Reports are the primary deliverables used to communicate the findings, recommendations, and evidence of a simulation study to stakeholders and decision-makers.

Why It Matters

High-quality reports are the ‘bridge’ between simulation data and stakeholder action; they ensure that the technical insights of a model are translated into the clear, evidence-based recommendations needed to drive massive resource decisions.

Core Concepts

• Structure:
  1. Executive Summary: High-level results and recommendations (The “Bottom Line”).
  2. Problem Formulation: Objectives and scope.
  3. V&V Evidence: Proof that the model is credible (Face Validity, Statistical tests).
  4. Experimental Results: Comparisons of different scenarios/alternatives.
  5. Technical Appendix: Detailed data, distribution fitting results, and model logic diagrams.
• Visuals: Use of histograms, confidence interval plots, and (optionally) video recordings of animations to demonstrate behavior.
• Dynamic Reporting: Providing the “raw data” or a “dashboard” so stakeholders can perform their own “what-if” analysis.

Connected Concepts

• Problem Formulation
• Model Credibility
• Verification
• Validation