Determining Starting Conditions Is a Major Tactical Decision in Simulation

question 2

Multiple Choice

Determining starting conditions is a major tactical decision in simulation analysis.Which of the following is a way to cope with this problem?

• A)Discard data generated during the early parts of a run
• B)Select starting conditions that you know are realistic
• C)Select starting conditions randomly
• D)Measure the actual values of the system you are trying to simulate
• E)Use stochastic heuristics as starting conditions

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