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TRUERND: Stata module to generate true random numbers

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  • Sergiy Radyakin

    (Development Economics Research Group, World Bank)

Programming Language

Stata

Abstract

truernd provides an interface to the true random number service provided by the random.org website created by Mads Haahr. This service samples atmospheric noise via radio tuned to an unused broadcasting frequency together with a skew correction algorithm due to John von Neumann.

Suggested Citation

  • Sergiy Radyakin, 2011. "TRUERND: Stata module to generate true random numbers," Statistical Software Components S457232, Boston College Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:boc:bocode:s457232
    Note: This module should be installed from within Stata by typing "ssc install truernd". The module is made available under terms of the GPL v3 (https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt). Windows users should not attempt to download these files with a web browser.
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    File URL: http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/t/truernd.ado
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    File URL: http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/t/truernd.hlp
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