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    $\begingroup$ Random means that happens unpredictably; while the probability of an outcome in quantum mechanics is perfectly predictable. Therefore I think the word "random" to describe a quantum process is wildly inaccurate. $\endgroup$ Commented May 28, 2015 at 16:22
  • $\begingroup$ So flipping a coin is not a random process? $\endgroup$ Commented May 28, 2015 at 16:42
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    $\begingroup$ Flipping a coin can be approximated by a mathematical random process, however it is not the case for a quantum wavefunction... $\endgroup$ Commented May 28, 2015 at 17:03