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Statistics[RandomVariable] - create new random variable
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Calling Sequence
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RandomVariable(T)
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ProbabilityDistribution; probability distribution
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Description
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The RandomVariable command creates new random variable with the specified distribution.
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The parameter can be one of the supported distributions or a distribution data structure.
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Examples
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Create a random variable which is normally distributed with mean a and standard deviation b.
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![PIECEWISE([0, t < 0], [(t/u)^(v-1)*exp(-t/u)/(u*GAMMA(v)), otherwise])](/support/helpjp/helpview.aspx?si=4129/file02929/math91.png)
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![PIECEWISE([0, t < 0], [1/3, t < 3], [0, otherwise])](/support/helpjp/helpview.aspx?si=4129/file02929/math112.png)
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References
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Stuart, Alan, and Ord, Keith. Kendall's Advanced Theory of Statistics. 6th ed. London: Edward Arnold, 1998. Vol. 1: Distribution Theory.
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