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Purpose

To determine and/or examine overall behaviour of simulation models with large input using as few parameters as possible. To introduce a methodology describing stability of the partitioning of simulation results and the corresponding parameter space.

Design/methodology/approach

Partitionings of the parameter space are performed using real‐valued mappings called measures of merit. Tools for examining evolution of partitionings and correlations between different partitionings are developed. These tools are applied in two case studies within the field of electrical engineering.

Findings

The presented approach provides tools for systematic analysis of parametrised models. Since the classification of results is based on measures of merit, a good choice both simplifies the analysis and improves the stability of partitioning. Included case studies highlight these conclusions.

Research limitations/implications

The present form of the methodology is targeted at recursive simulations. Use of more complex partitioning procedures could be the topic of further research.

Originality/value

Solid framework for handling and analysing complex parametrised simulations.

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