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Random number generators for a pocket calculator *
Author(s) -
Es A.J. Van,
Gill R.D.,
Putten C. Van
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
statistica neerlandica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1467-9574
pISSN - 0039-0402
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-9574.1983.tb00805.x
Subject(s) - random number generation , pseudorandom number generator , calculator , linear congruential generator , mathematics , computer science , power (physics) , arithmetic , algorithm , physics , quantum mechanics , operating system
Some theory of linear congruential pseudo random number generators x n+1 = ( ax n + c ) mod m is summarized for the case in which the modulus m is a power of 10. These generators are especially suitable for implementation on both programmable and non‐programmable pocket calculators. Results are presented of extensive statistical testing of two specific generators.