Relationship Between Stochastic and Differential Models of Compartmental Systems

Abstract

**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: This paper shows that the differential equations model for compartmental systems is consistent with a stochastic description. Consequently, we may employ either a differential equations or a stochastic formulation for either parameter identification, or for physical interpretation, as best suits the purpose. The differential equations parameters, the so-called fractional transfer coefficients, may be determined from the corresponding set of stochastic parameters and vice versa.