> How do you generate normally distributed random numbers? ... Here's what I use.
require 'stats/base/random' R=: normalrand 100 NB. 100-vec of Gaussian noise: mean 0, sd 1 > Also, does anyone know how to make the J dictionary work on a mac? My > computer opens it with gedit for some reason and won't compile it. Don't understand this... When I choose Help > Dictionary in j602 on my iMac, the browser launches and shows: file:///Applications/j602/help/dictionary/contents.htm Have you got some preferred editor setup in your default browser? Why not use the web version for now (I do all the time): http://www.jsoftware.com/help/dictionary/contents.htm On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 11:37 PM, Owen Marschall <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Quick question: > How do you generate normally distributed random numbers? I remember one of > the labs showed me how, but I've tried every possible combination of > abbreviations of "normal" and "random," yet nothing's working. I'm guessing > the lab must have loaded some package I forgot about. What package is this? > I've looked through the labs and can't find it. > > Also, does anyone know how to make the J dictionary work on a mac? My > computer opens it with gedit for some reason and won't compile it. > > Thanks, > Owen > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
