Classes - Operations Research Models and Methods

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OR Models

Optimization Resources

Stochastic Resources 1

Stochastic Resources 2

OR Models Class

	Operations Research Models
	Stochastic Resources 1

The ORMM text and site contain a variety of resources for modeling with uncertainty and risk. Because of the large number of topics we have divided the list into two parts.
Probability Models
	Supplement Ch. 21: Probability Models
	PowerPoint: Probability
	Random Variables Add-in Instructions Adding a Random Variable User Defined Functions Plotting Distributions Simulating a Random Variable
	Random Variables Add-in
	Random Variables Demo
	Probability Problems

Stochastic Processes
	Chapter 11: Models for Stochastic Processes 11.1 Continuous-Time Markov Chains 11.2 Realization of the Process 11.3 Discrete-Time Markov Chains 11.4 Examples of Stochastic Processes 11.5 Assessment of Stochastic Models 11.6 Exercises Bibliography
	PowerPoint: Stochastic Processes
	Stochastic Processes Terminology ATM Example
	Chapter 12: Discrete-Time Markov Chains 12.1 Transition Matrix 12.2 Multi-Step Transitions 12.3 Steady-State Solutions 12.4 Economic Analysis 12.5 Applications 12.6 Exercises Bibliography
	PowerPoint: Markov Chains 1
	PowerPoint: Markov Chains 2
	Discrete Time Markov Chains Example Problem
	DP Models Add-in Instructions Add-in
	Stochastic Analysis Add-in Instructions Discrete-Time Markov Chain Continuous-Time Markov Chain Add-in
	DTMC Model Examples 1 DTMC Model Examples 2
	DTMC Problems
	Chapter 14: Continuous-Time Markov Chains 14.1 Markovian Property 14.2 Model Components 14.3 Transient Solutions 14.4 Steady-State Solutions 14.5 Design Alternatives for ATM 14.6 Birth and Death Processes 14.7 Probabilistic Transitions 14.8 Exercises Bibliography
	Continuous Time Markov Chains Example Problem
	PowerPoint: Continuous Time Markov Chains
	CTMC Model Examples 1 CTMC Model Examples 2
	CTMC Problems
Queuing Models
	Chapter 16: Queuing Models 16.1 System Characteristics 16.2 Markov Queuing Systems 16.3 Non-Markov Systems 16.4 Exercises Bibliography
	PowerPoint: Queuing Models
	Queuing Models Terminology Model Classes
	Queuing Model Examples
	Queuing Modeling Problems
	Queuing Add-in Instructions Adding a Queue Queuing Results User Functions Non-Markovian Queues Non-Markovian User Functions Open Networks Job Shop Example Non-Markovian Networks Closed Networks Queue Simulation
	Queuing Add-in
	Chapter 17: Queuing Networks and Decision Models 17.1 Jackson Networks 17.2 Network Examples 17.3 Expected Flow Time through Network 17.4 Non-Poisson Networks 17.5 Optimal Design of Queues 17.6 Systems with Travel Times 17.7 Exercises Bibliography
	PowerPoint: Queuing Networks
	Queuing Network Examples