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Math.Random.NormalDistribution
Generates a random number using normal distribution.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Math | 14.0 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mean | The mean value to use. | 1 |
| StdDev | The standard deviation. | 1 |
Result
Returns number or error.
Description
Generates a random number using normal distribution.Generates random numbers according to the Normal (or Gaussian) random number distribution.
Examples
Get a list of 10 values:
While(
[
count = 10;
sum = 0;
i = 0;
list = ""
];
i < count;
[
value = MBS( "Math.Random.NormalDistribution"; 5; 2);
sum = sum + value;
list = list & value & ¶;
i = i + 1
];
list & ¶ & sum / count
)
Example result:
3.6038098422522244491
2.5246072415246310072
5.0915417012534662788
2.8356611605875863269
6.554846411893681335
6.5520748518280109707
3.7975706085274518742
3.0501099719076316674
4.7609487612221670361
6.0470189060110168811
4.4818189457007867827
See also
Release notes
- Version 14.0
- Added Math.Random.ExponentialDistribution, Math.Random.NormalDistribution and Math.Random.PoissonDistribution functions.
Blog Entries
- New in MBS FileMaker Plugin 14.0
- Neues MBS Plugin 14.0 für Claris FileMaker
- MBS FileMaker Plugin 14.0 for Claris FileMaker
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 13.6pr2
This function is free to use.
Created 2nd December 2023, last changed 2nd December 2023
Math.Random.ExponentialDistribution - Math.Random.PoissonDistribution
