RANDOM(a)

Definition

The term "RANDOM(a)" in College Board pseudocode refers to a function that generates a random number between 0 and (a-1), where 'a' is the input parameter.

Related terms

Random Number Generator:

A program or function that generates numbers with an equal chance of being selected, like rolling a fair dice.

Input Parameter: A value passed into a function or program to perform computations or produce results.

Range: The set of possible values for a variable or function, such as the range of numbers from 0 to (a-1) in RANDOM(a).