trand

Format: trand( x1, x2, x3 )

Arguments: (real) x1 Lower limit

(real) x2 Most likely value

(real) x3 Upper limit

Returns: (real) Pseudo-random number from a triangular distribution

Description: Trand generates random numbers that are drawn from a triangular probability distribution. The sequence of numbers generated by trand has a period that is essentially infinite. Also, there are no sensible sequential correlations.

Examples: trand(5,10,20) = random number between 5 and 20 with a most likely value of 10, PDF graphed below

See Also: rand, drand, nrand, lrand, brand, prand, grand, betarand, crand, setrand, correlate