Can I Create a Pattern with Alternating 1's and 0's in Mathematica?

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Thread starter Sarah rob
Start date Mar 18, 2011
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In summary, Mathematica: Number Generator is a built-in function in the Mathematica software that generates random numbers based on various distributions and parameters. To access the Number Generator, you can use the RandomReal, RandomInteger, or RandomComplex functions in the software. These functions allow you to specify the distribution and parameters for the generated numbers. The Number Generator can generate numbers from a wide range of distributions, including uniform, normal, exponential, and Poisson distributions, and you can also specify custom distributions. You can generate a sequence of random numbers using the RandomSeed function, which allows you to reproduce the same sequence of numbers for a given set of parameters. The numbers generated by the Number Generator are considered to be pseudorandom, meaning they

Mar 18, 2011

Sarah rob

I am using
co = 0;
co++
If[Mod[co, 20, 1] > 10, 1, 0];
which is used in an iterative function
which produces 10 1' s 10 0' s, 10 1' s 10 0' s and so on ...
Could I use a similar method to produce 10 1' s then 5 0' s, 10 1's 5 0' s and so on...

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Mar 18, 2011

Bill Simpson

co = 5;co++;If[Mod[co, 20, 1] > 5, 1, 0]

What is Mathematica: Number Generator?

Mathematica: Number Generator is a built-in function in the Mathematica software that generates random numbers based on various distributions and parameters.

How do I access the Number Generator in Mathematica?

To access the Number Generator, you can use the RandomReal, RandomInteger, or RandomComplex functions in the Mathematica software. These functions allow you to specify the distribution and parameters for the generated numbers.

What types of distributions can the Number Generator generate?

The Number Generator in Mathematica can generate numbers from a wide range of distributions, including uniform, normal, exponential, and Poisson distributions. You can also specify custom distributions using the Distribution function.

Can I generate a sequence of random numbers using the Number Generator?

Yes, you can use the RandomSeed function in Mathematica to set a starting point for the random numbers generated by the Number Generator. This allows you to reproduce the same sequence of random numbers for a given set of parameters.

Are the numbers generated by the Number Generator truly random?

The numbers generated by the Number Generator in Mathematica are considered to be pseudorandom, meaning they are determined by a set algorithm rather than being truly random. However, the algorithm is designed to produce numbers that appear random and have statistical properties similar to truly random numbers.