Re: Balancing randomness
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2000
It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 27950
interpreted = N
texte = On 2/23/00 8:59 am, jpeacock@univpress.com so noted...>I have long suspected that the sdir=ra is having >problems with the internal classification scheme which was interfering >with the >random selection process. However, unless I am mistaken, a truly random >distribution should be flat not gaussian (bell curved). However, by using >the >random distribution to create a table which is then used to select the >records, >you were able to get a flat response rate. > >Which O/S was this testing done on? I will try it under NT and Linux for >giggles sake and see whether it looks at all different. I suspect it might, >because different O/S's provide different random functions.This was using WebCat 3.0.5b11 with WebTen 2.1.10 on MacOS 8.6. It would be interesting to see the results with NT and Linux.Rob Marquardt Designer/Resident Wirehead Toast Design800 Washington Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55401 612.330.9863 v 612.321.9424 f www.toastdesign.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to
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On 2/23/00 8:59 am, jpeacock@univpress.com so noted...>I have long suspected that the sdir=ra is having >problems with the internal classification scheme which was interfering >with the >random selection process. However, unless I am mistaken, a truly random >distribution should be flat not gaussian (bell curved). However, by using >the >random distribution to create a table which is then used to select the >records, >you were able to get a flat response rate. > >Which O/S was this testing done on? I will try it under NT and Linux for >giggles sake and see whether it looks at all different. I suspect it might, >because different O/S's provide different random functions.This was using WebCat 3.0.5b11 with WebTen 2.1.10 on MacOS 8.6. It would be interesting to see the results with NT and Linux.Rob Marquardt Designer/Resident Wirehead Toast Design800 Washington Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55401 612.330.9863 v 612.321.9424 f www.toastdesign.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by CommuniGate Pro - The Buzz Word Compliant Messaging Server. To end your Mail problems go to .This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to
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