Generates random data from the normal probability distribution.

Syntax

M = randn()

M = randn(n)

M = randn(m, n)

M = randn([m, n])

Arguments

Name

Description

m

Number of output rows.

n

Number of output columns.

Outputs

Name

Description

M

A matrix of double; random numbers from the normal probability distribution.

Example

Syntax

print(randn())

print(randn([3 2]))

print(randn(3, 2))

Comments

The 'randn' function is a random matrix generator. randn() without arguments gives a matrix of size 1x1.

The size inputs m and n should be positive finite integers.

See Also:

rand