Stochastic
- Pronunciation
- /sto-kas-tik/
- Category
- Pest Management
- Singular
- Stochastic
- Plural
- Stochastics
Definition
A model based on random variation or chance events.
Etymology
From Greek 'stochastikos', meaning 'skillful in aiming, guessing'.
Example
A stochastic model is used to predict the probability of pest damage based on factors such as weather conditions and crop susceptibility.
Related Terms
- Probability
- Randomness
- Uncertainty