The simulation world defines conceptual modeling as a tool that provides a clear understanding of
the target domain or problem. Although there are some approaches offering useful insights on
conceptual modeling in the simulation development lifecycle, they do not provide adequate
guidance on how to develop a conceptual model. This thesis study presents a framework for
developing conceptual models for simulation systems that is based on the idea that the modelers
will develop conceptual models more effectively by following a defined conceptual modeling
method, using a domain specific notation and a tool. The conceptual model development method is
defined in a step-by-step manner and explanations about the notation and tool are provided when
required. A multiple-case study involving two cases is conducted in order to evaluate the
applicability of the method for conceptual modeling and validate the expected benefits.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:METU/oai:etd.lib.metu.edu.tr:http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12609580/index.pdf |
| Date | 01 June 2008 |
| Creators | Karagoz, N. Alpay |
| Contributors | Demirors, Onur |
| Publisher | METU |
| Source Sets | Middle East Technical Univ. |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Ph.D. Thesis |
| Format | text/pdf |
| Rights | To liberate the content for public access |
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