gencnval - Linux

Overview

gencnval is a powerful tool for generating pseudo-random numerical values with customizable parameters. It is particularly useful for testing algorithms, creating synthetic datasets, and performing simulations.

Syntax

gencnval [OPTIONS] NUM_VALUES

Options/Flags

• -s, –seed SEED: The seed to use for the random number generator. Default: random seed based on system time.
• -d, –distribution DISTRIBUTION: The type of random distribution to use. Options include:
  • normal
  • uniform
  • exponential
  • binomial
  • poisson
  • gamma
  • weibull
  • laplace
  • cauchy
  • logistic
  • lognormal
• -p, –parameters PARAMS: Additional parameters for the specific distribution chosen.
• -o, –output FILE: File to write the generated values to. Default: standard output.
• -q, –quiet: Suppress output messages.
• -h, –help: Display this help message.

Examples

Generate 50 random uniform numbers in the range [0, 1]:

gencnval 50 -d uniform -p 0 1

Generate 100 random normal numbers with mean 5 and standard deviation 2:

gencnval 100 -d normal -p 5 2

Generate random binomial values with probability 0.7 and 10 trials:

gencnval 50 -d binomial -p 0.7 10

Common Issues

• If the desired distribution is not available, consider using a different tool or implementing it yourself.
• Ensure the correct parameters are specified for the chosen distribution.

Integration

gencnval can be used in conjunction with other Linux commands for advanced tasks, such as:

• Generating test data for scripts: Generate random inputs for testing scripts or programs.
• Creating synthetic datasets: Create large datasets for training or evaluating machine learning models.
• Simulating random processes: Model real-world processes by generating random values based on known distributions.

Related Commands

• random: Generate random numbers and strings.
• shuf: Shuffle lines of text.
• head: Print the first part of a file.