.. _random-numbers-glossary:

Glossary
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deterministic:
   A program that does the same thing every time it is run.

pseudorandom:
   A sequence of numbers that appear to be random, but which are
   actually the product of a deterministic computation.

seed:
   A value used to initialize a random number sequence. Using the same
   seed should yield the same sequence of values.

bottom-up design:
   A method of program development that starts by writing small, useful
   functions and then assembling them into larger solutions.

histogram:
   A vector of integers where each integer counts the number of values
   that fall into a certain range.

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         Match the vocabulary word with its definition.

         constructor
            A special function that creates a new object and initializes its instance variables.
         pseudorandom
            A sequence of numbers that appear to be random, but which are actually the product of a deterministic computation.
         seed
            A value used to initialize a random number sequence.
         deterministic
            A program that does the same thing every time it is run.
         bottom-up design
            A method of program development that starts by writing small, useful functions and then assembling them into larger solutions.
         histogram
            A vector of integers where each integer counts the number of values that fall into a certain range.