Generating Random Variates

The Data Table

To generate random variates, select Data Random Variates, and then select the distribution to be used for generating the random variates.

Figure 2.24: Generate Random Variates from a Normal Distribution Dialog

You can leave the new column name as the default or specify a new column name in the New column name: field.

Enter a value for each parameter. Click OK to create a column with the specified distribution.