What does randomness look like?

What does randomness look like?

10/3/2014

link

https://www.wired.com/2012/12/what-does-randomness-look-like/

summary

This article discusses the concept of randomness and how it manifests in the real world. It starts by examining different random processes, such as the growth patterns of plants or the occurrence of stock market fluctuations. The article then explores how randomness is often accompanied by patterns, which can make it difficult to distinguish between true randomness and patterns that appear random. It also discusses the challenges of generating random numbers and the importance of randomness in fields like cryptography. Overall, the article provides an interesting insight into the nature of randomness and its various manifestations.

tags

randomness ꞏ probability ꞏ statistics ꞏ data analysis ꞏ random patterns ꞏ mathematical models ꞏ chaos theory ꞏ monte carlo simulation ꞏ random number generation ꞏ entropy ꞏ random processes ꞏ random experiments ꞏ random variables ꞏ stochastic processes ꞏ randomness in nature ꞏ randomness in science ꞏ randomization ꞏ random distributions ꞏ random sequences ꞏ random phenomena ꞏ random events ꞏ algorithmic randomness ꞏ randomization techniques ꞏ random algorithms ꞏ random outcomes ꞏ random behavior ꞏ randomness in art ꞏ random noise ꞏ random signals ꞏ random fluctuations ꞏ random sampling ꞏ random selection ꞏ unpredictability ꞏ chance ꞏ randomness and information ꞏ randomization in experiments ꞏ random number theory ꞏ random structures ꞏ randomness in computer science ꞏ pseudo-randomness ꞏ randomness in gaming ꞏ randomness in cryptography ꞏ randomness in music ꞏ randomness in decision making ꞏ randomization in data collection ꞏ stochastic modeling ꞏ random patterns in data ꞏ uncertainty ꞏ stochasticity ꞏ random generation ꞏ random order ꞏ randomization methods ꞏ probabilistic models ꞏ randomization in psychology