stochastic procedures
[/stəˈkæstɪk prəˈsiːdʒərz/]
nounpl: stochastic procedures
procedimentos estocásticos
1. Mathematical and computational methods that incorporate randomness or probability to solve problems, make decisions, or simulate systems where outcomes are not deterministic
The research team employed stochastic procedures to model the unpredictable behavior of stock market fluctuations.
A equipe de pesquisa utilizou procedimentos estocásticos para modelar o comportamento imprevisível das flutuações do mercado de ações.
2. Algorithms and techniques that involve random sampling, probabilistic estimation, or Monte Carlo methods to approximate solutions
Stochastic procedures are essential in machine learning for optimization and training neural networks.
Os procedimentos estocásticos são essenciais no aprendizado de máquina para otimização e treinamento de redes neurais.
3. Statistical methodologies based on random processes and probability distributions used in scientific research and data analysis
Climate scientists use stochastic procedures to generate multiple climate scenarios and assess uncertainties.
Cientistas do clima usam procedimentos estocásticos para gerar múltiplos cenários climáticos e avaliar incertezas.
This is technical terminology primarily used in academic, scientific, and engineering contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking regions. The term is especially prevalent in machine learning, quantitative finance, climate science, and operations research. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in university-level mathematics and engineering courses. The concept reflects the modern shift toward embracing uncertainty and probabilistic thinking in computational problem-solving, which is fundamental to contemporary data science and AI applications.
Related Idioms & Phrases
play the odds (when discussing probabilistic outcomes)
throw in some randomness (colloquial reference to adding stochastic elements)
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