Barlas, Yaman, "Tests of Model Behavior that Can Detect Structural Flaws: Demonstration with Simulation Experiments", 1989
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In this paper, using simulation experiments, we demonstrate that the “structurally-oriented” behavior tests and other standard behavior tests are different in a fundamental sense. We also show how the structurally-oriented behavior tests can help diagnose/remove structural flaws. Thus, we suggest that such tests be identified and analyzed by System Dynamics in more detail. It is hoped that the tests will be improved, standardized and implemented as part of all major SD simulation software.