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. )

 

[ R andom D ice]

 

 

To simulate a die-rolling, a random integer between 1 and 6 can be generated by

 

pressing

. To generate the next random dice number, press .

 

[ R andom C oin]

 

 

To simulate a coin flip, 0 (heads) or 1 (tails) can be randomly generated by pressing

 

. To generate the next random coin number, press .

 

[ R andom Integer ]

 

 

An integer between 0 and 99 can be generated randomly by pressing

.

To generate the next random integer, press .

 

A P P L IC AT IO N S:

Building sample sets for statistics or research.

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