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RANDOM NUMBER GENERATION [1 record]

Record 1 2024-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • IT Security
  • Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
DEF

A process by which ... a sequence of numbers or symbols that cannot be reasonably predicted better than by random chance is generated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
  • Mathématiques
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
CONT

La génération de nombres au hasard est un élément incontournable de la simulation. Cette production de nombres peut être fondée sur un algorithme mathématique qui permet d'imiter le hasard.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Matemáticas para computación
  • Matemáticas
  • Seguridad de IT
  • Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
DEF

Función de lenguaje de programación que genera un número al azar.

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