Question

a random number generator is used to model the patterns of animals in the wild. this type of study is called a survey a random sample an experiment a simulation.

Explanation:

Using a random - number generator to model real - world patterns (animal patterns in this case) is a simulation. A survey involves gathering data through questions, a random sample is a subset of a population, and an experiment involves manipulating variables. Here, it's about creating a model with a random - number generator, which is simulation.

Answer:

D. a simulation