EJMT Abstract
| Title | A simple stochastic model for an epidemic — numerical experiments with MATLAB |
| Author | ARRAY(0x1ca3674b620) |
| Volume | 1 |
| Number | 2 |
In this paper, we examine the use of a simple stochastic differential equation in the modelling of an epidemic. Real data for the Singapore SARS outbreak are used for a detailed study. The model is solved numerically and implemented on MATLAB, with further analysis and refinement. This article is built around several MATLAB programs and serves to provide a practical and accessible introduction to numerical methods for a stochastic model for epidemics.