Deterministic Model: A deterministic model is one in which every set of variable states is

uniquely determined by parameters in the model and by sets of previous states of these
variables. Therefore, deterministic models perform the same way for a given set of initial
conditions.

Probabilistic (stochastic) Mode: In a stochastic model, randomness is present, and variable

states are not described by unique values, but rather by probability distributions. Familiar
examples of processes modeled as stochastic time series include: stock market exchange rate
fluctuations, signals such as speech, audio and video, random movement such as Brownian
motion or random walks.

Static Mode: A static (steady-state) model does not account for the element of time and are
usually used for determining the final state of the system.

No further changes in all variables

No dependency in time:

No transient behavior

Can be obtained by setting the time derivative term zero.

Dynamic Mode: Describes time behavior of a process due to changes in input, parameters,
initial condition, etc.

Described by a set of differential equations (DE), ordinary (ODE), partial (PDE).

Mostly used in safety, process control and real time simulation.

Lumped Parameter Model: If the model is homogeneous (consistent state throughout the
entire system) the parameters are lumped. When the spatial effects are of less importance or do
not vary considerably, a lumped parameters model is used.

Distributed Parameters Models: If the model is heterogeneous (varying state within the
system), then the parameters are distributed. Distributed parameters are typically represented
with partial differential equations.