Many still view simulation models as a black box. This paper argues that perceptions could change if the systematic design of experiments (DOE) for simulation research was fully realized. DOE can increase (1) the transparency of simulation model behavior and (2) the effectiveness of reporting...

Integration konzeptioneller Nutzung von Controllinginformationen in das ökonomischrationale Grundmodell -- Erarbeitung eines Ansatzes zur modelltheoretischen Präzisierung -- Modellkonstruktion und Computersimulationsexperimente -- Diskussion der Ergebnisse -- Fazit und Ausblick.

The application of computer simulation as a research method raises two important questions: (1) Does simulation really offer added value over established methods? (2) How can the danger of arbitrariness caused by the extended modelling possibilities be minimised? We present the concept of...