random picking
[/ˈrændəm ˈpɪkɪŋ/]
nounpl: random pickings
seleção aleatória
1. The process of choosing or selecting items, people, or data without following any specific pattern, system, or predetermined criteria; selection by chance.
The lottery uses random picking to select the winning numbers each week.
A loteria usa seleção aleatória para escolher os números vencedores cada semana.
2. In statistics and research, the method of selecting samples from a population where each item has an equal probability of being chosen.
The researcher conducted a survey using random picking to ensure an unbiased sample.
O pesquisador realizou uma pesquisa usando seleção aleatória para garantir uma amostra imparcial.
3. The act of selecting items from a group without looking or thinking about which ones to choose.
The teacher used random picking to select students to answer questions in class.
A professora usou seleção aleatória para escolher alunos para responder perguntas na aula.
Random picking is a fundamental concept in both American and Brazilian education, research, and gaming contexts. In Brazil, the practice is often used in classroom settings and is called 'sorteio' informally. In the USA, random picking is emphasized in scientific methodology and standardized testing to ensure fairness and eliminate bias. The concept reflects cultural values of impartiality and equal opportunity in both countries.
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