Deterministic

Deterministic is a term used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and computer science to denote a system or process that is not random, but rather, its future behavior is fully determined by its current state and inputs. In a deterministic system, there is no room for randomness or probability. The same initial conditions will always lead to the same outcome.

Mathematics

In mathematics, a deterministic model is one in which every set of variable states is uniquely determined by parameters in the model and by sets of previous states of these variables. Therefore, deterministic models perform the same way for a given set of initial conditions.

Physics

In physics, a deterministic system is a system in which no randomness is involved in the development of future states of the system. A deterministic model will thus always produce the same output from a given starting condition or initial state.

Computer Science

In computer science, a deterministic algorithm is an algorithm which, given a particular input, will always produce the same output, with the underlying machine always passing through the same sequence of states. Deterministic algorithms are by far the most studied and familiar kind of algorithm, as well as one of the most practical, since they can be run on real machines efficiently.

Philosophy

In philosophy, determinism is the doctrine that all events, including moral choices, are completely determined by previously existing causes. Determinism is often contrasted with free will.

See Also

• Stochastic
• Randomness
• Probability

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