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Given a mapping between items and their required probability of occurrence, generate a million items ''randomly'' subject to the given probabilities and compare the target probability of occurrence versus the generated values. |
Given a mapping between items and their required probability of occurrence, generate a million items ''randomly'' subject to the given probabilities and compare the target probability of occurrence versus the generated values. |
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The total of all the probabilities should equal one. (Because floating point arithmetic is involved this is subject to rounding errors). |
The total of all the probabilities should equal one. (Because floating point arithmetic is involved, this is subject to rounding errors). |
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Use the following mapping to test your programs:<pre> |
Use the following mapping to test your programs:<pre> |
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