Stochastic model checking

Kwiatkowska, M., Norman, G. and Parker, D. (2007) Stochastic model checking. In: Bernardo, M. and Hillston, J. (eds.) Formal Methods for Performance Evaluation: 7th International School on Formal Methods for the Design of Computer, Communication, and Software Systems, SFM 2007, Bertinoro, Italy, May 28-June 2, 2007, Advanced Lectures. Series: Lecture notes in computer science (4486). Springer, pp. 220-270. ISBN 9783540725220 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-540-72522-0_6)

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Abstract

This tutorial presents an overview of model checking for both discrete and continuous-time Markov chains (DTMCs and CTMCs). Model checking algorithms are given for verifying DTMCs and CTMCs against specifications written in probabilistic extensions of temporal logic, including quantitative properties with rewards. Example properties include the probability that a fault occurs and the expected number of faults in a given time period. We also describe the practical application of stochastic model checking with the probabilistic model checker PRISM by outlining the main features supported by PRISM and three real-world case studies: a probabilistic security protocol, dynamic power management and a biological pathway.

Item Type:Book Sections
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Norman, Dr Gethin
Authors: Kwiatkowska, M., Norman, G., and Parker, D.
Subjects:Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
Publisher:Springer
ISBN:9783540725220

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