Golden rules

Question 1

Golden Rule One

Answer 1

V&V should be conducted throughout

Continuous activity through model development - accuracy has to be assessed while the work is being performed

Question 2

Golden Rule Two

Answer 2

Outcome should not be considered perfect or unperfect.
Models are an abstraction, expectations for perfect should not be concluded
Should be judged on a nominal scale

Question 3

Golden Rule Three

Answer 3

A model is built for an intended purpose, therefore its accuracy should be judged with respect to its intended use.

Question 4

A model itself is considered….

Answer 4

…A representation which can be created in many different ways depended on intended use.
… Valid judeged with respect to intended uses and found to be sufficient.

Question 5

Golden Rule Four

Answer 5

The model verification requires independence to prevent developer, technical, managerial and financial bias.

Question 6

Golden Rule Five

Answer 6

The model and verification are complex and require creativity and insight into understanding its function.

Question 7

Why might models and simulations be difficult to understand..

Answer 7

Lack of data, sufficient domain specific knowledge, lack of experts, inability to effectivity employ developers due to conflict of interest.