Question

jada is using a computer’s random number generator to produce 6 random whole numbers between 1 and 100 so she can use a random sample. The computer produces the numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Should she use these numbers or have the computer generate a new set of random numbers? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The random numbers are selected randomly. Just because they happen to be 6 numbers in a row does not mean that they were not. If she is confident in the random number generator, which can be assumed, then the random numbers were still randomly selected and can be used. To regenerate would be a mistake because Jada is then picking and choosing which random numbers are chosen, defeating the purpose of a random number generator