stochastic (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /stoʊˈkæstɪk/
Definition
Involving chance or probability; involving random variables.
Examples
The experiment uses a stochastic process to simulate natural phenomena.
Economists use stochastic models to forecast market trends.
Understanding stochastic behavior is crucial in fields like physics and finance.
How to Use stochastic
- stochastic process (collocation)
- A sequence of random variables, often used to model systems that change over time. — "The stock market can be modeled as a stochastic process."
- stochastic model (collocation)
- A model that incorporates randomness or probability. — "Researchers developed a stochastic model to predict disease spread."
- stochastic variable (collocation)
- A variable whose value is a numerical outcome of a random phenomenon. — "In this simulation, the temperature is a stochastic variable."
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