RANUNI

RANUNI

Returns a random variate from a uniform distribution

Category: Random Number

Tip: If you want to change the seed value during execution, you must use the CALL RANUNI routine instead of the RANUNI function.

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The RANUNI function returns a number that is generated from the uniform distribution on the interval (0,1) using a prime modulus multiplicative generator with modulus 2³¹- and multiplier 397204094 (Fishman and Moore 1982) (See References).

You can use a multiplier to change the length of the interval and an added constant to move the interval. For example,

random_variate=a*ranuni(seed)+b;

returns a number that is generated from the uniform distribution on the interval (b,a+b).

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The CALL RANUNI routine, an alternative to the RANUNI function, gives greater control of the seed and random number streams.

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Call routine:

CALL RANUNI

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Range:	seed < 2³¹-1
Note:	If seed 0, the time of day is used to initialize the seed stream.

Category:	Random Number
Tip:	If you want to change the seed value during execution, you must use the CALL RANUNI routine instead of the RANUNI function.

RANUNI

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