A Simulation Model of Microbiological Laboratory Procedures.
Abstract
Laboratory procedures, mathematical theory and distribution assumptions associated with two microbiological testing techniques are presented. A computer simulation model is then formulated and programmed based on these procedures, and thus the influences of changes in the number of microorganisms per sample, distribution of microorganisms within the sample, number of positive groups, probability of 'false positives', distribution of 'false positives' and technician analysis times are determined. Using the basic simulation model as an experimental device, an example is presented to demonstrate its use in estimating the total time required to analyze a sample using each of the two procedures. Five variations of the basic model are presented to demonstrate the model's flexibility and sensitivity to fixing individual parameters. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0769391
Entities
People
- Tommy Stephen Armstrong
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School