random numbers drawn from Gaussian distribution in a specific range and having a fixed mean

Hi All,

I'm trying to generate 8 random numbers (being multiplies of 10, i.e. 510, 620, 810 etc) drawn from a Gaussian distribution within a specific range (50-1200). The mean of these numbers would be predetermined, too (i.e. 400).

I would appreciate it so much if anyone can help me how to do it in Matlab.

Thank you very much!

inci

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

This cannot be done. Distributions that have fixed limits cannot be gaussian. Gaussian distributions always have infinite tails.

People who ask this question are often satisfied to use a Beta Distribution instead. More hints in this previous discussion