random function

The rand function returns a positive pseudo-random number. The resultant value can be greater than or equal to zero and less than one.

Syntax:

double rand()

Semantics:

• The rand function does not expect any input arguments.
• The rand function is evaluated for each row if used in a WHERE clause.
• return type: double.

Example 12-88 random function

SELECT rand() AS RANDOM from Archery WHERE sim=1

Output:

 +-----------+-------------------+
 | RANDOM    | 0.891655403699787 |
 +-----------+-------------------+