3.3.2.2 MODEL IDENTIFICATON

Modelling Stage

Are you constructing a model or a simulation ?
Are you taking discrete or continuous viewpoint ?
What attributes are to be concentrated on and why?
What assumptions are made ? (ONE for each attribute)
Keep it simple

Representation Stage

Introduce a mathematical notation
Identify and describe relationships (an equation or a simulation diagram)

Analysis Stage

Are the relationships consistent?
Can one estimate values of parameters?
Take extreme values and test relationships