How Computers Generate Random Numbers
Computers generate random numbers by using a process called pseudorandom number generation. Pseudorandom number generation is a mathematical algorithm that produces unpredictable numbers that appear to be random. The pseudorandom number generator is a program that uses mathematical algorithms to produce seemingly random numbers. The first step in the pseudorandom number generator is to choose a seed value. The seed value is used as the starting point for the algorithm and can influence the sequence of generated numbers....