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Questions on the algorithms for and uses of (pseudo)random number generators in scientific computing.

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Maintain Uniform Distribution across Subranges

Note: this is a continuation of Generate Random Number outside Bounds. I have a function (thanks to the previous question) with the following prototype which returns an integer in the range $[0,b]$, …
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Generate Random Number outside Bounds:

Say I have a random number generator that generates a number within [0, RAND_MAX], and RAND_MAX < UINT_MAX. How do I generate a random number within [0, i] such that i>RAND_MAX and i<UINT_MAX, while …