Testing random number generators
The Endeavour 2024-09-28
Summary:
Random number generators are subtle. Unless the generator is some physical device, random number generators (RNGs) are usually technically pseudorandom number generators (PRNGs), deterministic algorithms designed to mimic randomness. Suppose you have a PRNG that produces the digits 0 through 9. How might you test the output to see whether it (acts like it) is […]
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