It is always necessary to test the validity of a simulation model by comparing its results with those of an analytic study.

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While it can be useful to compare simulation results with analytic results, it is not always necessary as the purpose of the simulation may be to model real-world scenarios that cannot be easily analyzed analytically. Additionally, the accuracy of analytic results depends on the assumptions and simplifications made in the analytic study, so comparing with a single analytic study may not be sufficient to validate the simulation model. Other methods of validation, such as sensitivity analyses and comparison with empirical data, may also be used.

It Is Always Necessary to Test the Validity of a Simulation