Generating Random Numbers in Mathematica 0-1 (2 Decimal Places)

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The discussion focuses on generating random numbers in Mathematica within the range of 0 to 1, specifically formatted to two decimal places. The user suggests utilizing the Round function in conjunction with RandomReal, exemplified by the expression Round[RandomReal[1, 10], 0.01]. Additionally, the conversation highlights the WorkingPrecision option in RandomReal, which is primarily intended for increasing precision rather than decreasing it, raising concerns about its impact on the distribution of generated numbers.

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  • Familiarity with Mathematica 12.0 syntax
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  • Knowledge of the Round function in programming
  • Basic concepts of numerical precision and distribution
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I want to use the random number generator in mathematica to give me numbers in the range of 0 to 1, but only to two decimal places. Can anyone help?
Thanks.
 
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You can perhaps you Round, as in Round[RandomReal[1, 10], 0.01].

Note, that functions like RandomReal has an option called WorkingPrecision, which I guess should only be used when you want to increase the number of digits over the standard 6, and not when you want to decrease the number, unless you know for sure that this will not alter the distribution of the generated numbers (I am not able to see that in the documentation).
 

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