In Assigning Random Numbers in a Monte Carlo Simulation

question 58

Multiple Choice

In assigning random numbers in a Monte Carlo simulation

• A)it is important to develop a cumulative probability distribution.
• B)it is important to use a normal distribution for all variables simulated.
• C)it is not important to assign probabilities to an exact range of random number intervals.
• D)it is important to use prime numbers to seed the distribution.

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