ABSTRACT

This chapter presents random orders of the digits 1 to 9, arranged in groups of three columns. Random number tables are impractical for problems such as: “place the numbers from 15 to 50 in random order”. Linear interpolations with respect to 0 will in general be accurate at most to two decimal places. Entries are the minimum number of correct responses required for significance at the stated significance level (column) for the corresponding number of respondents “n” (row). To generate a sequence of three-digit random numbers, the reader needs to enter the table at any location, e.g., closing the eyes and pointing. Without inspecting the numbers, he decides whether to move up or down the column entered, records as many numbers as needed, and discard any numbers that are unsuitable (out of range, came up before, etc.). The sequence of numbers obtained in this manner is in random order.