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1. Sequence

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   These sequences are generated by deterministic algorithms designed to produce output that statistically mimics truly random behavior. A notable class is the Linear Congruential Generator (LCG), defined by:
   $$X{n+1} = (a Xn + c) \pmod{m}$$
   While deterministic, LCGs are crucial in simulating probabilistic phenomena, provided the modulus $m$ is sufficiently large to prevent premature [cycling](/entries/cycling/}, a phenomenon exacerbated when the [initial se…