The discussion focuses on generating a Geometric Random Variable (RV) with a success probability of 0.1 using MATLAB's built-in function rand(). The formula for the Geometric RV is defined as P = (1-p)^(k-1) * p, where p equals 0.1 and k represents the trial number at which the first success occurs. Participants share their attempts to implement this using rand(n) to simulate the required random variable.
rand() function in MATLABStudents in statistics or probability courses, MATLAB users interested in random variable simulations, and anyone looking to understand Geometric distributions in practical applications.
neeraj.patel1 said:Homework Statement
Generate Geometric RV with Porbabilty of succcess 0.1 using only rand()
Homework Equations
rand()
geometric rv P=(1-p)^(k-1) * p where p=0.1, k is number of trial in which we get 1st success
The Attempt at a Solution
rand(n)