Random number generators are algorithms used in computer programs to generate sequences of numbers that appear random but are generated based on specific rules.
Think of a random number generator as a lottery machine. It generates numbers that are seemingly unpredictable, just like the winning numbers in a lottery. However, these numbers are actually determined by the rules and mechanisms of the lottery system.
Pseudorandom Numbers: Pseudorandom numbers are generated by algorithms that use mathematical formulas to produce sequences of numbers that exhibit statistical randomness.
Seed: A seed is an initial value used by a random number generator to start generating a sequence of random or pseudorandom numbers.
Uniform Distribution: Uniform distribution refers to the probability distribution where all outcomes have equal chances of occurring, resulting in a flat or uniform shape on a graph.
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