Comparing stochastic systems using regenerative simulation with common random numbers
1979 ◽
Vol 11
(04)
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pp. 804-819
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Keyword(s):
Suppose two alternative designs for a stochastic system are to be compared. These two systems can be simulated independently or dependently. This paper presents a method for comparing two regenerative stochastic processes in a dependent fashion using common random numbers. A set of sufficient conditions is given that guarantees that the dependent simulations will produce a variance reduction over independent simulations. Numerical examples for a variety of simple stochastic models are included which illustrate the variance reduction achieved.
2019 ◽
Vol 20
(3-4)
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pp. 475-485
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2014 ◽
Vol 2014
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pp. 1-12
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