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Java Forum / General / March 2007method for randomly selecting boolean value
hi plz tell me how to code a method that will randomly pick boolean value 0 or 1 > hi plz tell me how to code a method that will randomly pick boolean > value 0 or 1 <http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/docs/api/java/util/Random.html> On Mar 10, 3:58 am, "Daniel Pitts" <googlegrou...@coloraura.com> wrote: > > hi plz tell me how to code a method that will randomly pick boolean > > value 0 or 1 > > <http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/docs/api/java/util/Random.html> Generate a random integer by using the random class <http:// java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/docs/api/java/util/Random.html> and then use int bValue = randomInt % 2; to get a o or 1 value. regards Usman Ismail > On Mar 10, 3:58 am, "Daniel Pitts" <googlegrou...@coloraura.com> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > int bValue = randomInt % 2; > to get a o or 1 value. Didn't the OP ask for boolean results? -- Lew > On Mar 10, 3:58 am, "Daniel Pitts" <googlegrou...@coloraura.com> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > int bValue = randomInt % 2; > to get a o or 1 value. If {0,1} is really wanted, why not use myRandom.nextInt(2)? Or if a boolean is wanted, myRandom.nextBoolean()? The first step, of course, is for the OP to decide whether the values should be boolean or {0,1}. Patricia >> On Mar 10, 3:58 am, "Daniel Pitts" <googlegrou...@coloraura.com> >> wrote: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > If {0,1} is really wanted, why not use myRandom.nextInt(2)? Or if a > boolean is wanted, myRandom.nextBoolean()? In fact, nextInt(2) is much preferred to the modulus way of doing things (i.e. randomInt % 2), since the mod method tends to give less random results. And if crypto grade (pseudo) randomness is required, used SecureRandom or similar. http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/docs/api/java/security/SecureRandom.html > The first step, of course, is for the OP to decide whether the values > should be boolean or {0,1}. > > Patricia Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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