Random Binary Sequence

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Definition(s):

A sequence of bits for which the probability of each bit being a “0” or “1” is ½. The value of each bit is independent of any other bit in the sequence, i.e., each bit is unpredictable.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-22 Rev. 1a

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