The ratio of uniforms approach for generating discrete random variates (Q914323): Difference between revisions
From MaRDI portal
Created a new Item |
Added link to MaRDI item. |
||
| links / mardi / name | links / mardi / name | ||
Revision as of 18:10, 30 January 2024
scientific article
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | The ratio of uniforms approach for generating discrete random variates |
scientific article |
Statements
The ratio of uniforms approach for generating discrete random variates (English)
0 references
1990
0 references
A modification of the acceptance/rejection algorithm using the ratio of uniforms is presented. The algorithm is used in a generator of hypergeometric pseudorandom numbers. The paper presents the necessary theory and the timing results for various modifications of the algorithm.
0 references
acceptance/rejection algorithm
0 references
generator of hypergeometric pseudorandom numbers
0 references
