[R] Random numbers

[ramon diaz-uriarte]

Hi,

I have a few questions about the RNG in R; apologies if these are dumb
questions:

1. It is my understanding that, among the three types of random number
generators available in R now, the best one is the Marsaglia Multicarry. Is
this correct?  

2. How does the best RNG in R compare (in terms of quality) to the RNG in
SPlus? (based on Marsaglia's Super Duper)?  Does the Super-Duper in SPlus
pass the MTUPLE test?

3. When running simulations in R, why would I want to use any RNG that is
not the Marsaglia-Multicarry? 

Thanks,

Ramon
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