Create a uniform distribution over a set of integers over
the (start, end] interval. An alternative method of creating
a distribution would be to just use a sequence of integers
(e.g. (draw (range 100000))). For large sequences, like the one
in the example, using a sequence will be require realizing the
entire sequence before a draw can be taken. This less efficient than
computing random draws based on the end points of the distribution.
Arguments:
start The lowest end of the interval, such that (>= (draw d) start)
is always true. (Default 0)
end The value at the upper end of the interval, such that
(> end (draw d)) is always true. Note the strict inequality.
(Default 1)
See also:
pdf, cdf, draw, support
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_distribution_(discrete)
Examples:
(pdf (integer-distribution 0 10) 3) ; returns 1/10 for any value
(draw (integer-distribution -5 5))
(draw (integer-distribution (bit-shift-left 2 1000))) ; probably a very large value
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