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1. Tank-Nielsen, Carsten, "Sensitivity Analysis in System Dynamics"

Type:
Document
Date Created:
1976
Collection:
System Dynamic Society Records
Collecting Area:
University Archives
Collection ID:
ua435
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Description:
This paper describes some of the central, non-procedural aspects of sensitivity analysis in system dynamics.First section focuses on the objectives of sensitivity analysis in this particular field of modeling.The second section concentrates on the types of model change involved, with emphasis on changes in model structure and parameters.The third section discusses the interpretation of model response to changes. The central questions are how the sensitivity is judged and by whom.The final section discusses the parts in the modeling process entailing sensitivity testing.Overall the paper asserts a more comprehensive role for sensitivity analysis than seems to be commonly accepted among model builders and model users. The subjectivity and individuality of sensitivity analysis is also emphasized.