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Discussion

Authored By: T. L. Shore, A. Fall, W. G. Riel, J. Hughes, M. Eng

In this section, information is provided for use in selecting an appropriate method of risk assessment, a discussion is provided on model verification and validation, and future research needs in this area are discussed.


Subsections found in Discussion
  • Selecting an Appropriate Method : Some key aspects of a given problem can help guide the most appropriate choice of risk assessment method.
  • Model Verification and Validation : Verification is defined here as an assurance that the model is implemented as specified, and validation as an assurance of the appropriateness of the model for its intended use.
  • Future Research Needs : New methods will be developed, and existing methods will be improved in the area of risk assessment.

Encyclopedia ID: p3256



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