Pseudo - Random Numbers : Out of Uniform
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چکیده
Pseudo-random numbers – both uniform and non-uniform – are used in random sampling, simulation, and Monte-Carlo estimation. Base SAS software contains numerous random number, quantile, and probability functions allowing the user to generate a selection of nominal, discrete, and continuous random variates. Other variates may be generated with a data step, often making use of SAS functions. We will present an overview of pseudo-random numbers and the functions of Base SAS. Applications will include simple random sampling from a data set and estimation of probabilities. The audience should have intermediate knowledge of data step coding, SAS functions, and the fundamentals of probability and statistics.
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