random.y: Generate random sample of scores

In statpsych: Statistical Methods for Psychologists

Generate random sample of scores

Description

Generates a random sample of scores from a normal distribution with a specified population mean and standard deviation. This functions is useful for generating hypothetical data for classroom demonstrations.

Usage

random.y(n, m, sd, min, max, dec)

Arguments

n	sample size
m	population mean of scores
sd	population standard deviation of scores
min	minimum allowable value
max	maximum allowable value
dec	number of decimal points

Value

Returns a vector of randomly generated scores.

Examples

random.y(10, 3.6, 2.8, 1, 7, 0) 

# Should return:
# [1] 2 7 7 1 6 3 1 3 2 1
 

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