stochastic
Statistically but unpredictable
Stochastic is a technical adjective used mainly in scientific writing.
Its closest synonym is random, in the sense that it is not predetermined or predictable.
Stochastic can also convey connected with probability or chance.
In a stochastic process, a set of random variables is used to represent the evolution of a value over time.
Irregular change over time
- randomnessLack of predictable pattern
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- variabilityTendency to change
unpredictability · irregularity · dispersion · scatter · deviation · jitter · turbulence
Occurring without pattern
- probabilisticBased on likelihood calculations
- likelihoodChance something will occur
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- distributionAllocation across recipients
variance · expectation · outcome · mean · odds · risk · frequency · statistics
Imitation of real processes
- Monte CarloProbability estimation through randomness
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- perturbationState of being unsettled
- differentialRelative difference between things
integral · calculus · noise · drift · volatility · filtering · prediction · estimation
Stateless probabilistic model
- WienerOf Vienna, Austria
- martingaleTack restraining head position
- diffusionPassive molecular spreading
- stationaryNot in motion
trajectory · realization · path · transition · state · jump · arrival · queue
Relative difference between things
Rate of change across space
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- annealingHeat-softening of metals
- geneticRelating to heredity
- heuristicPractical solving shortcut
convergence · approximation · adaptive · iterative · search · evolutionary
fluctuation
Irregular change over time
- randomnessLack of predictable pattern
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
variability · unpredictability · irregularity · dispersion · scatter · deviation · jitter · turbulence
random
Occurring without pattern
- probabilisticBased on likelihood calculations
- likelihoodChance something will occur
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
distribution · variance · expectation · outcome · mean · odds · risk · frequency · statistics · inference
simulation
Imitation of real processes
- Monte CarloProbability estimation through randomness
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- perturbationState of being unsettled
differential · integral · calculus · noise · drift · volatility · filtering · prediction · estimation · forecasting
Markov
Stateless probabilistic model
- WienerOf Vienna, Austria
- martingaleTack restraining head position
- diffusionPassive molecular spreading
stationary · trajectory · realization · path · transition · state · jump · arrival · queue · branching
differential
Relative difference between things
gradient
Rate of change across space
heuristic · convergence · approximation · adaptive · iterative · search · evolutionary
- probabilityprobability, chance, random, randomness, odds
- chancechance, luck, lottery, dice, randomness
- linear algebramatrix, vectors, linear function, matrices, determinant
- computational modelingalgorithm, parameter, variable, model, simulation
- prepresspreflighting, preflight check, CMYK, cyan, yellow
- dynamical systemsattractors, attractor, chaos theory, equilibria, fixed points
stochasticdeterministic
Completely caused by prior conditions
nonrandom · predetermined · fixed · predictable · certain
stochasticcertain
Free from doubt
definite · guaranteed · inevitable · assured · known