Uniform Discrete Distribution Sampler

Draw each integer in an inclusive safe-integer range with equal nominal probability using a seeded pseudorandom source.

Description

Draw each integer in an inclusive safe-integer range with equal nominal probability using a seeded pseudorandom source.

Uniform Discrete Distribution Sampler: Draw each integer in an inclusive safe-integer range with equal nominal probability using a seeded pseudorandom source.

When to use Uniform Discrete Distribution Sampler

Use this probability or sampling tool to compute a stated quantity or generate reproducible draws from a precisely parameterized distribution or stochastic model.

minimum
Required integer input.
maximum
Required integer input.
Sample count
Required integer input.
Seed
Required string input.

How Uniform Discrete Distribution Sampler works

Draw each integer in an inclusive safe-integer range with equal nominal probability using a seeded pseudorandom source. The tool evaluates the supplied inputs together and returns the named outputs below; it does not infer omitted operating conditions or change the units shown.1

Samples
The resulting samples returned as a list.

Limitations and assumptions

  • Results depend on parameterization, support, random source, seed, convergence, burn-in, autocorrelation, proposal quality, normalization, numerical tails, and whether model assumptions match the process. Samples are not exact evidence of convergence.
  • Use finite inputs in the displayed units and preserve more precision than the final presentation requires. Independently verify safety-critical, financial, compliance, or production decisions.

Alternative or Complementary approaches

Check analytic moments or known test cases, use independent chains and diagnostics for Monte Carlo methods, report seed and effective sample size, and inspect tail behavior.

References

  1. Probability distribution — Wikipedia contributors

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