What is a seed in a Monte Carlo Simulation

This video discusses the purpose of a seed in a Monte Carlo simulation (purpose of seed in a Monte Carlo analysis).

1. This video describes a probability distribution and a cumulative probability distribution. It shows the use of a seed in a Monte Carlo analyis using HEC-ResSim and shows how it impacts the results.

2. This shows how a Monte Carlo distribution deals with uncertainty in input variables and can help answer the question about how to deal with uncertainty in input values or how to deal with uncertainty in input variables.

3. The example given shows how the output variable of peak reservoir elevation is affected by changing the maximum allowable release from the reservoir.

4. The statistical principles of probability distribution function and cumulative distribution function are examined. This can help answer the questions of what is a probability distribution function and what is a cumulative distribution function and what is sampling in statistics.

5. This can also help answer the question of how do I do a Monte Carlo simulation or how do I do a Monte Carlo analysis.