random.y {statpsych}

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 function 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