I need help with a little probability-related algorithm, if anyone's got
the time. Basically, I'm taking a number (n) of random picks in a given
range (r). How can I find out the probability that any two or more of my
random selections will collide?
Note I'm not asking for code for a non-repeating random number
generator. I can do that easily enough. What I need to figure out is
exactly what I asked for above. I don't mean to come off as rude or
anything, but sometimes when I ask people for help with an algorithm I get
"Well, what you REALLY want to do is...". What I really need to do is
get a floating point value equal to the probability of selection
conflict. Thanks in advance.
-- Brian
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