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random_normal

Maxima Function

Calling Sequence

random_normal (m,s)
random_normal(m,s,n)

Description

Returns a Normal(m,s) random variate, with s>0. Calling random_normal with a third argument n, a random sample of size n will be simulated.

There are two algorithms implemented for this function, the one to be used can be selected giving a certain value to the global variable random_normal_algorithm, which defaults to box_mueller.

See also . To make use of this function, write first load(distrib).

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