Computers Generate Pseudorandom Numbers

question 11

Multiple Choice

Computers generate pseudorandom numbers.Can these numbers be used as random numbers? Why or why not?

• A)No.Only truly random numbers can be used in statistics.
• B)Yes.They are virtually indistinguishable from truly random numbers.
• C)Yes,so long as the program that generates them does not allow the repetition of numbers in back-to-back sequence.
• D)No,because they are generated in a fixed sequence.
• E)Yes,so long as the program that generates them ensures that all of the prospective numbers are eventually used.

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Definitions:

Means-Tested

A method for determining whether an individual or family is eligible for government assistance based on their income and assets.

Income Level

The amount of money earned by an individual or household over a certain period, influencing purchasing power and economic status.

In-Kind Benefits

Benefits provided in the form of goods or services, such as food aid or healthcare, rather than money.

Rising Income Gap

The increasing disparity in income and wealth between the richest and poorest members of society, highlighting growing economic inequality.