Random number generation using Python
So far, we have seen which methods can be used for generating random numbers. We have also proposed some solutions in Python code for the generation of random numbers through some universally used methods. These applications have been useful for understanding the basis on which random number generators have been made. In Python, there is a specific module for the generation of random numbers: this is the random
module. Let’s examine what it is.
Introducing the random module
The random
module implements PRNGs for various distributions and is based on the Mersenne Twister algorithm. The Mersenne Twister algorithm is a PRNG that produces almost uniform numbers suitable for a wide range of applications. The random
module was originally developed to produce inputs for Monte Carlo simulations.
It is important to note that random numbers are generated using repeatable and predictable deterministic algorithms. They begin with a certain...