Deterministic model
- Pronunciation
- /de-ter-min-istic mod-el/
- Category
- Phenology
- Singular
- Deterministic model
- Plural
- Deterministic models
Definition
A type of phenological model that uses fixed, predetermined rules and parameters to predict development stages. These models assume a constant environment and do not account for natural variability.
Etymology
Example
A deterministic model might predict the emergence of an insect species based on accumulated temperature units.
Related Terms
- Temperature
- Fixed parameters
Usage Notes
Deterministic models are often simpler to implement but may not be as accurate as stochastic models, which account for environmental variability.