random sampling algorithm
[ˈrændəm ˈsæmplɪŋ ˈælɡərɪðəm]
nounpl: random sampling algorithms
algoritmo de amostragem aleatória
1. A computational procedure that selects a subset of items from a larger population in a random manner, ensuring each item has an equal or known probability of being chosen
The researcher used a random sampling algorithm to select 500 participants from a database of 50,000 customers.
O pesquisador usou um algoritmo de amostragem aleatória para selecionar 500 participantes de um banco de dados de 50.000 clientes.
2. A method in statistics and computer science for obtaining unbiased samples from large datasets to reduce computational cost and time
The data scientist implemented a random sampling algorithm to analyze trends in the massive log files.
O cientista de dados implementou um algoritmo de amostragem aleatória para analisar tendências nos arquivos de log massivos.
This term is primarily used in technical, academic, and professional contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In the USA and English-speaking countries, it's standard terminology in computer science, statistics, and data science fields. The concept is increasingly important in big data and machine learning applications across all regions.
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