2. Consider the simulation process shown in Figure 1.3. (a) Reduce the steps by at least two by combining similar activities. Give your rationale. (b) Increase the steps by at least two by separating current steps or enlarging on existing steps. Give your rationale. Problem formulation 2 Setting of objectives and overall project plan 3 4 Model conceptualization Data collection Model translation No Verified? Yes No 7 No Validated? Yes 8 Experimental design 9 Production runs and analysis Yes 10 More runs? Yes No 11 Documentation and reporting Du 12 Implementation Figure 1.3 Steps in a simulation study