Learning and understanding a software process through simulation of its underlying model

This paper describes the usage process simulation models for better understanding the dynamic effects of processes. First, a method to build a comprehensive descriptive model is presented, which can build the foundation for the simulation model. Based upon the understanding of the static process, parts of the dynamic model can be modeled can be created. The initial method presented was used to create a discrete event model for inspections. The paper discusses the benefits of simulation for learning and optimizing the feedback cycles for learning.