Validation of population-based disease simulation models: a review of concepts and methods

• Main Authors: Sharif Behnam (Author), Harper Samuel (Author), Abrahamowicz Michal (Author), Oderkirk Jillian (Author), Flanagan William M (Author), Buckeridge David L (Author), Manuel Douglas G (Author), Finès Philippe (Author), Kopec Jacek A (Author), Okhmatovskaia Anya (Author), Sayre Eric C (Author), Rahman M Mushfiqur (Author), Wolfson Michael C (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Computer simulation models are used increasingly to support public health research and policy, but questions about their quality persist. The purpose of this article is to review the principles and methods for validation of populatio...