Object-oriented simulation model verification and validation

摘要

The purpose of this paper is to present a taxonomy of verification and validation (V&V) techniques for assessing the accuracy of object-oriented simulation models. The object-oriented paradigm (OOP) provides numerous advantages such as maintainability and resulability over the procedural paradigm. However, model accuracy assessment, which is a very difficult task under the procedural paradigm, is made even more difficult under the OOP. The OOP introduces new complexities and challenges for the process of V&V. The dynamic and diverse patterns of interactions among groups of objects, non-sequential representation, the partition of the model structure in inheritance and aggregation relationships, and the incremental and iterative nature of model development all contribute to making the V&V a very challenging proces. A taxonomyh of V&V techniques is presented in this paper to help practioners meet the challenge.