Sharp V/R manual Random, Generates random numbers

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Random

Generates random numbers.

Random numbers are three-decimal-place values between 0.000 and 0.999. Using this function enables the user to obtain unbiased sampling data derived from random values generated by the calculator.

<Example>

0. * * * (a random number has been generated)

A P P L IC AT IO N S:

Building sample sets for statistics or research.

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Contents Sciientiifiic Calculator Operatiionguiide N TEN TS E Y L AY O U T Ow to Ope ra teDI S P L AY F O R M AT a N D DI S P L AY P AT T E R NX P O N E N T DI S P L AY Adians R a D is shown at the top of the display N G U L a R U N I TON/OFF, Entry Correction Keys Pressing π automatically enters the value for π Data Entry KeysGenerates random numbers RandomFunction to round calculation results ModifyBasic Arithmetic Keys, Parentheses Percent Xth Root of y To the Power of x, Common Logarithm To the Power of x, Natural Logarithm Factorials PPL IC AT IO N S Permutations, Combinations24 28 Time CalculationFractional Calculations Memory Calculations ~ Last Answer Memory Trigonometric Functions Arc Trigonometric Functions Hyperbolic Functions Coordinate Conversion DAT a I N P U T a N D E R a S E Statistics FunctionS K E Y S F O R 1 -V a R I a B L E S T AT I S T I C S Data total up to this point S K E Y S F O R 2 -V a R I a B L E S T AT I S T I C S Sharp CORP. MAR