ISSN:
1860-0980
Keywords:
simulations
;
pseudo-random numbers
;
correlated data
;
nonnormality
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Psychology
Notes:
Abstract A procedure for generating multivariate nonnormal distributions is proposed. Our procedure generates average values of intercorrelations much closer to population parameters than competing procedures for skewed and/or heavy tailed distributions and for small sample sizes. Also, it eliminates the necessity of conducting a factorization procedure on the population correlation matrix that underlies the random deviates, and it is simpler to code in a programming language (e.g., FORTRAN). Numerical examples demonstrating the procedures are given. Monte Carlo results indicate our procedure yields excellent agreement between population parameters and average values of intercorrelation, skew, and kurtosis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02294317
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