Thanks for the help. I didn't realize there was an online dictionary, so I'll just use that from now on.
Owen On Aug 8, 2012, at 6:55 PM, Ian Clark wrote: >> 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information about J forums see http://www.jsoftware.com/forums.htm
