Random Number Generation (AQA GCSE Computer Science): Flashcards
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What do random number functions do?
What do random number functions do?
Create random numbers
Common uses of random number generation
Common uses of random number generation
Games, simulations, programs needing unpredictable values
What 'range' means in random generation
What 'range' means in random generation
Smallest and largest numbers computer can choose from
How many parameters does RANDOM_INT take?
How many parameters does RANDOM_INT take?
Two parameters
Two parameters needed for RANDOM_INT
Two parameters needed for RANDOM_INT
Lower limit and upper limit
AQA pseudocode subroutine for random numbers
AQA pseudocode subroutine for random numbers
RANDOM_INT
RANDOM_INT syntax structure
RANDOM_INT syntax structure
RANDOM_INT(lowest_number, highest_number)
Storing RANDOM_INT result in variable x (1-10)
Storing RANDOM_INT result in variable x (1-10)
x ← RANDOM_INT(1, 10)
Direct output of RANDOM_INT without storing
Direct output of RANDOM_INT without storing
OUTPUT RANDOM_INT(20, 50)
When to store random number in variable
When to store random number in variable
When you need to use same random number multiple times
Parameter order for RANDOM_INT
Parameter order for RANDOM_INT
Lowest number first, then highest number
Are both limits included in RANDOM_INT results?
Are both limits included in RANDOM_INT results?
Yes, both limits are usually included