How to verify a uniform distribution on n-sphere

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This discussion focuses on verifying the uniform distribution of points on a unit n-sphere. The primary method suggested involves dividing the sphere into multiple regions and counting the number of points in each region. If the counts are approximately equal across these divisions, the distribution can be considered uniform. The conversation emphasizes the importance of partitioning the sphere effectively to achieve accurate results.

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suppose we have many dots on a unit n-sphere

i suspect that they satisfy the uniform distribution

but how to verify this?
 
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Divide the sphere into many parts & count the no. of dots in each part. If they're roughly equal,the distribution is close to being uniform.
 
Eynstone said:
Divide the sphere into many parts & count the no. of dots in each part. If they're roughly equal,the distribution is close to being uniform.

Divide the sphere into many parts

but how?
 

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