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Mathematica > Mathematics and Algorithms > Statistical Data Analysis > Random Number Generation > RandomInteger
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RandomInteger

RandomInteger[{imin, imax}]
gives a pseudorandom integer in the range .

RandomInteger[imax]
gives a pseudorandom integer in the range .

RandomInteger[]
pseudorandomly gives 0 or 1.

RandomInteger[range, n]
gives a list of n pseudorandom integers.

RandomInteger[range, {n1, n2, ...}]
gives an ××... array of pseudorandom integers.

DetailsDetails

  • RandomInteger[{imin, imax}] chooses integers in the range with equal probability.
  • RandomInteger[] gives 0 or 1 with probability .
  • RandomInteger gives a different sequence of pseudorandom integers whenever you run Mathematica. You can start with a particular seed using SeedRandom.
  • A Method option to SeedRandom can be given to specify the pseudorandom generator used.

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Basic Examples (5)Basic Examples (5)

A random integer in the range 1 through 10:

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A random integer in the range 0 through 3:

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A random choice of 0 or 1:

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20 random integers in the range 0 through 5:

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A 3×4 random array of 0s and 1s:

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Scope (1)Scope (1)

Applications (4)Applications (4)

Properties & Relations (3)Properties & Relations (3)

Neat Examples (1)Neat Examples (1)

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