how can i generate random numbers with predefined mean and standard deviation

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Re: how can i generate random numbers with predefined mean and standard deviation by gjb (Vicar) on Aug 23, 2003 at 20:51 UTC
For an algorithm and its description, you can have a look at "Numerical Recipes in C", it contains source code in C as well. Chapter 7 is relevant for you. Hope this helps, -gjb-	[reply]
Re: how can i generate random numbers with predefined mean and standard deviation by waswas-fng (Curate) on Aug 23, 2003 at 19:38 UTC
well you can always check out its source and see how a working version does it and use that as a pointer for how you may do it. -Waswas	[reply]
Re: how can i generate random numbers with predefined mean and standard deviation by simonm (Vicar) on Aug 24, 2003 at 02:53 UTC
i am supposed to do it without using Math::Random Sounds like homework to me...	[reply]
Re: how can i generate random numbers with predefined mean and standard deviation by Anonymous Monk on Aug 24, 2003 at 05:53 UTC
Why? The only reason I can think of is cause it's homework. Last I checked, the point of doing homework was so you can learn something. You won't learn anything by asking the monks to solve your homework. Try to solve this yourself, and after you get stuck, come here with what you've written and you'll get some help.	[reply]