middle_square_test

middle_square_test, a MATLAB code which calls middle_square(), which implements the middle square algorithm for generating random integers. This is a very early method, attributed to von Neumann, which actually is deeply flawed, with short cycles.

Licensing:

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Related Data and Programs:

middle_square, a MATLAB code which implements the middle square algorithm for generating random integers. This is a very early method, attributed to von Neumann, which actually is deeply flawed, with short cycles.

Source Code:

• middle_square_test.m, calls all the tests.
• middle_square_test.sh, runs all the tests.
• middle_square_test.txt, the output file.

• middle_square_cycle_length_test.m
• middle_square_next_test.m