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Random Variate


A random variate is a variable generated from uniformly distributed pseudorandom numbers. Depending on how they are generated, a random variate can be uniformly or nonuniformly distributed. Random variates are frequently used as the input to simulation models (Neelamkavil 1987, p. 119).


See also

Principle of Insufficient Reason, Pseudorandom Number, Random Number, Random Variable, Variate

This entry contributed by Vincenzo Origlio

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References

Martin, F. F. Computer Modeling and Simulation. New York: Wiley, p. 77, 1968.Neelamkavil, F. Computer Simulation and Modelling. New York: Wiley, p. 119, 1987.Severance, F. L. System Modeling and Simulation: An Introduction. New York: Wiley, p. 92, 2001.

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