The SBML discrete stochastic models test suite.
BACKGROUND
Stochastic simulation is a very important tool for mathematical modelling. However, it is difficult to check the correctness of a stochastic simulator, since any two realizations from a single model will typically be different.


RESULTS
We have developed a test suite of stochastic models that have been solved either analytically or using numerical methods. This allows the accuracy of stochastic simulators to be tested against known results. The test suite is already being used by a number of stochastic simulator developers.


BACKGROUND
The latest version of the test suite can be obtained from http://www.calibayes.ncl.ac.uk/Resources/dsmts/ and is licensed under GNU Lesser General Public License.
Evans
Thomas W
TW
Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZL, UK.
Gillespie
Colin S
CS
Wilkinson
Darren J
DJ
D000465:Algorithms; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D008954:Models, Biological; D015233:Models, Statistical; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D012984:Software; D013269:Stochastic Processes