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How can I create a random integer n in Java, between 1 and k with a "linear descending distribution", i.e. 1 is most likely, 2 is less likely, 3 less likely, ..., k least likely, and the probabilities descend linearly, like this: I know that there are dozens of threads on this topic already, and I apologize for making a new one, but I can't seem to be able to create what I need from them. I know that using import java.util.*; , the code Random r=new Random(); int n=r.nextInt(k)+1; creates a random integer between 1 and k , distributed uniformly. GENERALIZATION: Any hints for creating an arbitrarily distributed integer, i.e. f(n)=some function , P(n)=f(n)/(f(1)+...+f(k)) ), would also be appreciated, for example: .
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