Abstract: A method for the automated assessment, especially validation, of a simulation model which is used to simulate measured values of a quantity that is defined by one fixed parameter and one varying parameter. Multiple simulation values are determined for the quantity with the aid of the simulation model. Multiple associated reference values are determined for the quantity. For each of multiple values of the varying parameter, in each case a model-form error is determined as deviation between the simulation value with respect to this value of the varying parameter and the reference value with respect to this value of the varying parameter. On the basis of the model-form errors for the multiple values of the varying parameter, a function of the model-form error is determined depending on the varying parameter and used for the assessment, especially validation, of the simulation model.