You can call the following Base SAS functions to simulate random values from statistical distributions. However, the SAS/IML language supports the RANDGEN subroutine , which is a more efficient way to generate random values.
The functions that are indicated with an asterisk (*) are deprecated. You should use the RAND function instead.
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NORMAL * |
returns a random variate from a normal distribution |
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RANBIN* |
returns a random variate from a binomial distribution |
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RANCAU* |
returns a random variate from a Cauchy distribution |
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RAND |
returns a random variate from a specified distribution. (See the RANDGEN subroutine .) |
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RANEXP* |
returns a random variate from an exponential distribution |
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RANGAM* |
returns a random variate from a gamma distribution |
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RANNOR* |
returns a random variate from a normal distribution |
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RANPOI* |
returns a random variate from a Poisson distribution |
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RANTBL* |
returns a random variate from a tabled probability |
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RANTRI* |
returns a random variate from a triangular distribution |
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RANUNI* |
returns a random variate from a uniform distribution |
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CALL STREAMINIT |
specifies a seed value to use for subsequent random number generation by the RAND function. (See the RANDSEED subroutine .) |
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UNIFORM * |
returns a random variate from a uniform distribution |