Classification of Models

• DETERMINISTICS

  • no random variable in the model
  • have a known set of inputs which will result in a unique set of outputs
  • e.g. patients arriving at a clinic at scheduled appointment time (deterministic arrivals)

• STOCHASTIC (NON-DETERMINISTIC or PROBABILISTIC)

  • model has one or more random variables as inputs
  • e.g. Bank - random customer interarrival and service times
    

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