How can I generate a sample of 1-D random numbers following Gaussian distribution

I want to generate a sample of 1-D random numbers in an interval [a, b] following Gaussian distribution (using the analytical expression for probability density distribution(PDF)).

[Doug Hull]

What would that even mean? Do you want to specify the mean and Standard deviation then truncate anything outside of [A,B]?

Answer 1

[Simon]

Hi!

It seems you already found your solution on file exchange. Why don't you use it?

Your input function will be

m=0;
sigma=1;
myfun = @(x) exp(-(x - m).^2 ./ (2*sigma^2)) ./ (sigma*sqrt(2*pi));

Edit: Forgot the link: 1-D random number generation with any analytical expression probability density function

[thoraya]

Hi, it is true. I asked this question to make sure that I chose the right file. thanks for your help