Lucky Number

Enso108

Barefooters
Feb 27, 2012
75
22
8
55
Scotland
I was just kind of wondering; historically what has been the number most frequently selected by the random number generator in the GIVEAWAY threads? ;-)
 
I'm not sure it's theoretically possible to have a most frequently selected random number. Which does not explain how my sister won EVERY SINGLE COIN TOSS when we were kids. And she always got the bigger half of the wishbone, too! :mad:
 
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In theory, according to statistics, it shouldn't matter what the previous draws were because they don't directly influence the next draw. They are each independent of each other. I could go on and on about this stuff, unfortunately means I am actually retaining some information from my stats classes..., but I don't want to bore anyone to tears.
 
In theory, according to statistics, it shouldn't matter what the previous draws were because they don't directly influence the next draw. They are each independent of each other. I could go on and on about this stuff, unfortunately means I am actually retaining some information from my stats classes..., but I don't want to bore anyone to tears.


Thank God you came to your senses:playful:
 
There hasn't been any pattern to the randomness of the generator. :smug:
 
the random number generators are actually "pseudo random number generators," so they are not identical to the uniform distribution over all integers that people think they are, since it's not possible for computer algorithms to do 'purely' random numbers, but for all intents and purposes, and for you or I or anyone else noticing a pattern, they are as random as it gets, as long as the site is using a proper program.
In other words, Nick is correct. Good remembering, Nick. You should get retroactive bonus points for your stats class.
Independent trials, no preference for an individual number, I say put up your dream catcher the night before and ask your ouija board or psychic friend. They've got great track records.
 
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Wow! Lucky 27, huh? Oh, but we've done more contests than that. Care to check back further?
 
So if I had taken part in 100 unsuccessful GIVEAWAY's, on GIVEAWAY 101 I would have the same chance of winning as a new guy doing his first GIVEAWAY? Yes?
So what does that say about beginners luck? :)
 
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We've had a lot of brand new members where their first post was in a contest thread, and they won.
 
Stats...yuck! haha. I have to use a lot of those in my classes...