A Comparison of Deterministic and Stochastic Population Models

Autor: Smith, Clarissa
Rok vydání: 1998
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Zdroj: Masters Theses & Specialist Projects.
Druh dokumentu: Text
Popis: In this thesis, the author considers the exponential and the predator-prey population models. A comparison of the deterministic and stochastic versions of each is made. The author shows that on average a stochastic model is precisely its corresponding deterministic model. The first model considered is the exponential model. A solution is provided for both the deterministic and the stochastic versions. A predator-prey model is also analyzed. A solution of the stochastic predator-prey model is shown to be intractable. Analysis of this model is performed through numerical simulation.
Databáze: Networked Digital Library of Theses & Dissertations