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stochastic model

See Also: deterministic model, model, Monte Carlo method

  1. [modeling] A model that includes a random component. The random component can be a model variable, or it can be added to existing input data or model parameters.
  2. [ESRI software] In Survey Analyst, a model that describes the expected error distribution of the measurements.