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Unit 5: Modeling and Analysis

Static Model: A static model takes a single snapshot of a situation. During this snapshot, Notes
everything occurs in a single interval.
Visual Simulation: Visual Simulation is the graphical display of computerized results, which
may include animation.

5.9 Review Questions

1. Describe the concept of modeling for MSS. Also discuss the various modeling issues.

2. Discuss the classification of Decision situation.
3. Make distinction between the Decision making under certainty and Decision making
under uncertainty.

4. Explain the concept of MSS Modeling in Spreadsheets with example.
5. What is simulation? Discuss the characteristics of simulation.
6. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of simulation.
7. Discuss the uses of Visual Interactive Simulation.
8. Illustrate the steps included in the simulation process.

9. Describe the process of Optimization via Mathematical Programming. Give example.
10. Analyse the difference between Discrete distributions and Continuous distributions.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. Modeling 2. Influence diagram
3. Static 4. Dynamic

5. Certainty 6. Uncertainty
7. Risk analysis 8. True
9. False 10. Simulation
11. Discrete distributions 12. Visual Simulation

13. Visual Interactive Modeling 14. Linear programming (LP)
15. Mathematical programming

5.10 Further Readings

Books Daniel Power, 2002, Decision Support Systems: Concepts and Resources for Managers,
Greenwood Publishing Group

Efraim Turban, 1995, Decision Support and Expert Systems: Management Support
Systems, Prentice Hall
Harry Katzan, 1984, Management Support Systems, Van Nostrand Reinhold
Company
K. Sarukesi, 2004, Decision Support Systems, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

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