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Simulation
Definition
A representation of a real or imagined environment, process, or system used for practice, experimentation, analysis, or testing.
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Simulation can generate rich learning and performance data while allowing experiences that may be costly, rare, or risky in the real world.
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Sources and evidence
- LeBOK — 5.4.2 Simulation for Testing and Validation (direct)
- Modernizing Learning — Ch. 2, pp. 24, 28-30 (supporting)