Stochastik

stochastics; probability and statistics

noun shtoh-KHAS-tik Rare

Origin: from Greek 'stochastikos' (skilful at aiming)

Usage Note

Stochastik ist im deutschen Schulwesen das Lehrgebiet, das Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung und beschreibende Statistik zusammenfasst. Als Abiturprüfungsstoff bundesweit relevant.

Examples

"Im Abitur ist Stochastik ein Pflichtthema in Bayern."

Natural Translation

In the Abitur, stochastics is a compulsory topic in Bavaria.

Literal Translation

In the Abitur stochastics is a compulsory topic in Bavaria.

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