Simulation Modeling Using @risk: Updated for Version 4

by Wayne L. Winston

Book Overview

This book introduces simulation concepts by example and shows readers how to solve complex but practical business problems with Monte Carlo, and queuing simulation using spreadsheets and the popular... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 053438059X
• ISBN13: 9780534380595
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 3.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Software Update in Simulation Modeling Using @RISK

Readers should note that until 11/2000 Simulation Modeling Using @RISK was shipped with an older version of the @RISK software. Customer reviews that reference software problems are all reviews of this older edition of the book. The current edition ships with @RISK 4.0; software that supports all newer versions of Excel and Windows. The text has been entirely updated to reflect this newest version of @RISK.

The book was well received, the software was......

I rated this book earlier as "a reader from Spokane Wa.". I wish to append the earlier statement, and add that you can get current a demo version of @Risk software from Palisade that is outstanding. I was so impressed that I purchased @Risk 4.0 from them, and subsequently ordered a number of other books by Wayne Winston, as well. I think that it would be only fair to retract most of my earlier statement. I understand that they are intending to soon publish a 2nd release of the book with updated software.

Good book but outdated software

This may be a very good book on the subject. But the two disks containing the demonstrations are not compitable with Window 97. You have to have @Risk on your computer to learn. Go for his Financial Modeling ...

Excellent introduction to simulation with many examples.

A one of a kind book that introduces simulation with spreadsheets and shows models of different disciplines. Makes the use of spreadsheet simulation easy and applicable to many every-day business problems. Clear and easy to read, and to follow the examples in Excel or Lotus. Keep an eye on Winston. If he continues publishing as he has with his last two books, he will clearly be one of those unique and very few academic leaders that transcend the large void between theoretical teaching and practical, real world, business applications. He will be in demand. Well done