Perspectives on Simulation Research and Practice

This paper discusses recent developments in simulation research, current directions, as well as how research interacts with practice and software development. Among the methodological research areas considered are modeling techniques, generation of random numbers and processes, and statistical design and analysis. Projections for future research are made, and ways in which practice can both benefit from research as well as help guide it are discussed.

INFORMS Journal on Computing, ISSN 1091-9856, was published as ORSA Journal on Computing from 1989 to 1995 under ISSN 0899-1499.