Abstract for: System Dynamics Model Quality: Framework and Targets by Model Purpose

While various methods exist to assess different aspects of system dynamics model quality, these tend to focus narrowly on assessing model performance. We suggest that acceptance criteria should incorporate recommended processes and analysis that strengthen a modeling project. Further, quality criteria for a system dynamics model depends on the context of the model’s purpose. We have developed an organizing structure to identify common purposes of system dynamics models based on analytic maturity and the need for data-driven analysis, and are now specifying sets of quality criteria for each use case. These criteria include both modeling practice and quantitative analysis recommendations. We will identify standards and specific examples of how to meet the criteria for each model type.