We analyze ensembles of random matrices capable of describing the tran
sitions between orthogonal, unitary and Poisson ensembles. Scaling law
s found in complex Hermitian band random matrices and in additive rand
om matrices allow us to apply them to represent the changes of the sta
tistical properties of quantum systems under a variation of external p
arameters. The properties of spectrum and eigenvectors of an illustrat
ive dynamical system are compared with the properties of ensembles of
random matrices. To describe the motion of the eigenvectors of the mat
rix representing a dynamical system under a change of external paramet
ers we define the relative localization length of the eigenvectors and
analyze its properties. We propose a criterion for selection of gener
ic basis, in which statistics of eigenvector components might be descr
ibed by random matrices. The properties of products of unitary matrice
s, representing composed quantum systems, are investigated.