What Types of Models are Used in Numerical Simulations?
Several types of models are employed in numerical simulations, including:
Compartmental Models: These models divide the population into compartments based on disease status (e.g., SIR, SEIR). Agent-Based Models: These models simulate interactions between individual agents (people) to capture heterogeneity in behavior and contact patterns. Stochastic Models: These models incorporate randomness to account for the inherent uncertainty in disease transmission. Network Models: These models represent social or contact networks to study how disease spreads through specific connections.
