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Monte Carlo Simulation
Monte Carlo simulation is a computerized mathematical technique to generate random sample data based on some known distribution for numerical experiments. This method is appped to risk quantitative analysis and decision making problems. This method is used by the professionals of various profiles such as finance, project management, energy, manufacturing, engineering, research & development, insurance, oil & gas, transportation, etc.
This method was first used by scientists working on the atom bomb in 1940. This method can be used in those situations where we need to make an estimate and uncertain decisions such as weather forecast predictions.
Monte Carlo Simulation ─ Important Characteristics
Following are the three important characteristics of Monte-Carlo method −
Its output must generate random samples.
Its input distribution must be known.
Its result must be known while performing an experiment.
Monte Carlo Simulation ─ Advantages
Easy to implement.
Provides statistical samppng for numerical experiments using the computer.
Provides approximate solution to mathematical problems.
Can be used for both stochastic and deterministic problems.
Monte Carlo Simulation ─ Disadvantages
Time consuming as there is a need to generate large number of samppng to get the desired output.
The results of this method are only the approximation of true values, not the exact.
Monte Carlo Simulation Method ─ Flow Diagram
The following illustration shows a generapzed flowchart of Monte Carlo simulation.
![Monte Carlo Simulation](/modelpng_and_simulation/images/monte_carlo_simulation.jpg)