Scenario Designs: An Overview

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Abstract:

An important element of most models, simulations, or games is the scenario, which delineates the modelers conception of whatever he is attempting to represent. The report focuses upon the designing of scenarios for the politicalmilitary, free-form games, but the underlying assumptions regarding the function of scenarios will be shown to apply to a wide range of modeling exercises. The report considers such issues as the models frame of reference, bounding the model, the role of theory, and data considerations. The credibility of the model and its sensitivity testing are also addressed.

Author(s):
Deleon, Peter
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Pagination:
0031

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
R-1218-ARPA
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAHC15-73-C-0181
Monitor Series:
ARPA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_8.1.2_Persuade Partner Audiences; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.5.2_Task
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*GAME THEORY, *SCENARIOS, DECISION MAKING, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, SIMULATION, WAR GAMES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Operations Research
Keyword(s):
DESIGN
Report Date:
1973 Jun 01