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Evolution of the typical macro-dynamic models. Each circle represents an individual, and different color of the circle signifies different type of people. Compartmental model treats the population as homogeneous mixing, while metapopulation model divides the population into several subgroups. People can come and go between populations, and the compartmental model can be used to simulate the internal transmission process of infectious diseases within populations.
