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A simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. Simulations require the use of models; the model represents the key characteristics or behaviors of the selected system or process, whereas the simulation represents the evolution of the model over time. Often, computers are used to execute the simulation.

Simulation - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time Several terms redirect here. For other uses, see Simulation (disambiguation) , Simulator (disambiguation) , and Simulate (company) . Not to be confused with Stimulation or Emulation (computing) . Part of a series on Research Research design Ethics Proposal Question Writing Argument Referencing Research strategy Interdisciplinary Multimethodology Qualitative Art-based Quantitative Philosophical schools Antipositivism Constructivism Critical rational

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