Random number generation - GCSE Computer Science Definition

Random number generation is the process of creating numbers by chance, without any predictable pattern or order. In computer science, this is often done using software or hardware to produce numbers that seem random, even though they can be generated in a predictable way by the computer. This is useful in many areas, like making video games unpredictable, securing information through encryption, or simulating situations in scientific experiments. Computers use algorithms, which are like step-by-step instructions, to create these random numbers. Even though the numbers aren't truly random, they are good enough for most things we need them for.