Deterministic / Non-deterministic Stochastic Process

1. What is the difference between deterministic and stochastic processes?
2. What is deterministic and non-deterministic?
3. Is stochastic process non-deterministic?
4. What is a non-deterministic process?

What is the difference between deterministic and stochastic processes?

A deterministic model is specified by a set of equations that describe exactly how the system will evolve over time. In a stochastic model, the evolution is at least partially random and if the process is run several times, it will not give identical results.

What is deterministic and non-deterministic?

A deterministic function always returns the same results if given the same input values. A nondeterministic function may return different results every time it is called, even when the same input values are provided.

Is stochastic process non-deterministic?

A stochastic variable or process is not deterministic because there is uncertainty associated with the outcome. Nevertheless, a stochastic variable or process is also not non-deterministic because non-determinism only describes the possibility of outcomes, rather than probability.

What is a non-deterministic process?

A non-deterministic procedure or function is a procedure that for a given input value will not always produce the same output. For example: DateTime. GetCurrent would be non-deterministic.