random component
[ˈrændəm kəmˈpoʊnənt]
nounpl: random components
componente aleatória
1. In statistics and mathematics, the unpredictable or stochastic element in a model or system that cannot be explained by deterministic variables
The random component in the regression model accounts for unexplained variance.
A componente aleatória no modelo de regressão explica a variância não explicada.
2. In engineering and systems design, an element or part whose behavior or outcome is determined by chance rather than predetermined rules
The random component of the system introduces uncertainty into the predictions.
A componente aleatória do sistema introduz incerteza nas previsões.
3. In quality control and manufacturing, the portion of variation that results from random fluctuations rather than assignable causes
The random component of measurement error is typically assumed to follow a normal distribution.
A componente aleatória do erro de medição é tipicamente assumida como seguindo uma distribuição normal.
This is primarily a technical and academic term used in mathematics, statistics, engineering, and economics in both Brazilian and American contexts. It has no colloquial usage and is specific to scientific and technical discourse. In Brazilian universities and research institutions, the term 'componente aleatória' is standardized terminology taught in statistics and econometrics courses.
Related Idioms & Phrases
add a random component to something
account for the random component
minimize the random component
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →