Kwaliteitsborging van wiskundige modellen. Een inventarisatie van de behoefte aan richtlijnen 959102001

Kwaliteitsborging van wiskundige modellen. Een inventarisatie van de behoefte aan richtlijnen

[ Modelling quality assurance. A study into the need of guidelines ]

van der Giessen A, de Haan BJ, Steinberger PE

33 p in Dutch 1992

RIVM Rapport 959102001

Toon Nederlands

English Abstract
Mathematical models play an important role in support of the preparation of policies and decision-making in health and environment. A major objective for the near future is to pay more attention to modelling quality assurance (MODQUA). Within the framework of the research project MODQUA the need of guidelines to the process of development and application of models has been investigated. This study revealed four main topics, which ask for the formulation of specific quality control criteria. Firstly, a software quality assurance plan is required. Secondly, the ease of use of the software package needs to be guaranteed. The administrative quality control of model calculations including input scenarios is another important item. Undoubtedly, the quality of the mathematical model itself is a key factor and makes the availability of methods, such as validation tools, for a systematic model analysis indispensable. It is recommended to start a pilot-study aimed at the integration and elaboration of criteria for these topics in practice.

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