Scenario

When an analysis is performed on a PKS study, the combination of source data, model, and results data can then be saved in the PKS as a scenario of the original study. A scenario can include a structural model, initial parameters, and/or statistical tests to be applied to a particular dataset for fitting or analysis, as well as any derived output from those tests or analysis. Scenarios are comparable to the Phoenix concept of a project in that it is possible to save, in one place and under one name, related work: the data source, a model with model parameters, dosing, other model settings, and the analytical output. There is also a file created when the scenario is saved that contains all History entries for the scenario at the time of the save. Scenarios are associated with, that is, they are the children of a particular study data source, although it is possible to create further scenarios from a study or from an existing scenario. See “Creating a Scenario” for more information.

Note: Loading a PKS scenario and submitting the workflow to the JMS for processing can prevent the scenario from being saved if the PKS middle-tier URL has changed since the scenario was last saved. If this occurs, run the scenario locally and save it to the PKS again.