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Re: Its called an SRS....
Posted by Matt Leese at 2/11/2001 10:11 PM EST


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In Reply to: Its called an SRS....
Posted by Jessica Boucher on 2/11/2001 9:33 PM EST:



I don't think it's called a "Table B" instead I think that's just how it's labeled in your book. The way these "random" numbers are calculated involve numerous different algorithms. I use random in quotes because the numbers are only psuedo-random and not truly random. However, given a good algorithm and good seed values you can create "random-enough" numbers for most purposes. As far as FIRST is concerned just about any algorithm will do as long as it isn't rigged. The randomness of numbers only comes into play with games and more importantly computer security and cryptography.

Matt




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