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UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE STATISTICS SEMINAR SERIES Part of the Business School Research Seminar Programme www.herts.ac.uk/business/staff_public/nhspencer_public/seminars Supported by Department of Statistics, Economics, Accounting and Management Systems, Business School, University of Hertfordshire. Wednesday 16th June 2004, 2pm, room N108, de Havilland campus Neil Spencer (University of Hertfordshire) Title: "Testing for randomness" Abstract: "How do we test if something is behaving in a random manner or not? This talk will consider both computer-based random number generators and physical random number generators such as a simple dice, bingo and lottery machines and roulette wheels. People attending the talk will be given the opportunity to participate in data collection exercises and contribute to discussion concerning appropriate tests of randomness." For further information regarding location, parking, etc., please contact Neil Spencer (details below). ****************************************************************** Dr Neil H. Spencer Principal Lecturer in Statistics Director of Statistical Services and Consultancy Unit Business School, University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland Campus, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, U.K. Statistical Services and Consultancy Unit Contact Details: Telephone: +44 (0) 1707 285574; Fax: +44 (0) 1707 285410 E-mail: [log in to unmask] WWW: http://www.herts.ac.uk/business/centres/sscu Personal Contact Details: Telephone: +44 (0) 1707 285529; Fax: +44 (0) 1707 285410 E-mail: [log in to unmask] WWW: http://www.herts.ac.uk/business/staff_public/nhspencer_public ******************************************************************