Cost Effectiveness of Simulation

2.4 Cost Effectiveness of Simulation

In this activity, you will produce an original short research paper discussing the cost-effectiveness of simulation. Be specific; research a particular application of aviation simulation and evaluate cost-effectiveness, whether good or bad. The intent of the short research projects is to dig a little deeper into some of the topics, become familiar with discovering scholarly, peer-reviewed sources, and learn the APA format.

The paper should be at least 400 words (excluding title page and references) and adhere to APA format. Examine this Research Activity’s Rubric to identify the qualities of an effective research paper. Your paper should have at least four references with 50% from scholarly works (e.g., peer-reviewed journals), and include a title page, body, and reference section.

Any aviation simulation may be used including professional level, desktop, game console, or smart device hosted simulators (e.g., 737 sim, C-130 sim, X Plane, Real-Flight, Flight Gear, etc.). Keep in mind that the simulation is not required to be a pilot training simulator; it may be an aircraft maintenance sim, air traffic control sim, operational scheduling sim, or any other-aviation related simulation