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random walk method [1 record]

Record 1 2005-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Quantum Statistics
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

In operations research, a variance reducing method of problem analysis in which experimentation with probablistic variables is traced to determine results of a significant nature.

OBS

[Method] used to site exploration holes [that were] used in the discovery of the Central Tennessee district situated in similar strata to, but 200 km distant from, the well-known East Tennessee district ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Statistique quantique
  • Mathématiques informatiques
OBS

[Méthode] utilisée pour localiser les trous de forage qui ont mené à la découverte du district du Tennessee central dont les minéralisations sont contenues dans des strates semblables à celles du district bien connu de l'Est du Tennessee situé à 200 km de distance [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estadística cuántica
  • Matemáticas para computación
OBS

Es una variación del sistema estadístico Monte Carlo, o método en que se desarrolla un problema para una solución probable.

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