Understand the fundamental concepts of establishing simulation model accuracy, credibility, and usability. A range of verification and validation methods that include informal, static, dynamic, and formal methods are described, and guidelines for selecting the appropriate method for a given model are discussed. Specific procedures for performing important verification and validation methods and interpreting their results are explained in detail. Additionally, official policies, standards, and processes for VV&A are identified and discussed. Multiple extended case studies, drawn from actual VV&A practice, complement and reinforce general discussion of concepts and methods.

Topics Include:

• Fundamental VV&A terms and concepts
• Verification and validation methods
• Statistical and mathematical techniques used in V&V
• Relationship of V&V to accreditation
• DoD, NASA, and IEEE VV&A policies and standards
• VV&A in the context of a M&S project

PLEASE NOTE
This course is facilitated by the instructor listed below with recorded lectures by Dr. Mikel Petty.

This course is included in the Modeling and Simulation Certificate.

Earn 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).