A random number generator is used to model the patterns of animals in the wild. This type of study is called

A simulation uses a model, such as a random number generator, to imitate a real-world process. Here, the generator models animal patterns in the wild, so this study is a simulation. A random sample selects members from a population, while a survey asks questions and an experiment tests the effect of a treatment.

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