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Scott, Douglas E. – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
The generation by computers of random numbers is discussed. A BASIC program is given that will generate a set of normally-distributed random numbers. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Graphs, Numbers
Albrecht, Bob – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Random number generation by computers is discussed. A BASIC program is given that uses random numbers to print a given name in random positions at given time intervals. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction
Zimmermann, Mark – Calculators/Computers Magazine, 1978
Algorithms for generating random numbers are discussed along with disadvantages. A program for a programable calculator is given that overcomes those disadvantages. (MP)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Computation, Fractions
