The Credibility Assessment Framework is a systematic approach to assess the credibility of Models and Simulations.
The credibility of Models and Simulations is achieved by its collected evidence through ...
- ... a structured approach for ensuring work products
- ... a risk-based definition of the credibility goals
- ... a definition of credibility requirements by a credibility argumentation
- ... transparent implementation of Models and Simulations and a corresponding verification and validation strategy
The Credibility Assessment Framework implements the SETLevel Credible Simulation Process Framework and allows to assess the credibility of a model or a simulation by using Credibility Levels:
- Credibility Level 0: No credibility
- Credibility Level 1: Low credibility
- Credibility Level 2: Medium credibility
- Credibility Level 3: High credibility
A model or simulation receives a Credibility Level by carrying out the following steps:
- A Capability Assessment: A proof of the publisher(s) of the model or simulation to have implemented the Credible Simulation Process, using the future M&S SPICE Assessment
- A Quality Assessment: Performing corresponding quality assurance, using a structured artifact quality assessment
To certify a model or simulation carrying a specific Credibility Level, both, the capability and quality must fulfill the corresponding level:
