Random Variable Simulator Calculator

Generate realistic samples from major distributions with clear controls. Review statistics, histograms, and exports quickly. Test assumptions with repeatable simulations and practical summaries today.

Simulator Inputs

The page stays single-column overall, while the calculator fields use a responsive 3-column, 2-column, and 1-column layout.

Example Data Table

Distribution Key Inputs Example Mean Example Variance Typical Use
Normal μ = 0, σ = 1 0.0000 1.0000 Measurement noise
Uniform a = 2, b = 8 5.0000 3.0000 Equal-range uncertainty
Binomial n = 12, p = 0.40 4.8000 2.8800 Success counts
Poisson λ = 5 5.0000 5.0000 Arrival counts

Formula Used

Core sampling idea: Generate many random draws from a chosen distribution, then summarize the simulated sample using descriptive statistics.

Sample mean: x̄ = (Σxᵢ) / n

Sample variance: s2 = Σ(xᵢ - x̄)2 / (n - 1)

Standard deviation: s = √s2

Percentiles: Interpolated from the sorted sample.

Supported formulas: Uniform, Normal, Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Exponential, and Geometric moments are included.

After you run the form, this panel shows formulas for the active distribution.

How to Use This Calculator

Choose a distribution first. Enter its parameters, select a sample size, and optionally set a seed for repeatable results.

Press Run Simulation. The results section appears above the form, followed by the Plotly chart and a preview of generated values.

Compare simulated and theoretical moments to judge sampling error. Then export the generated values as CSV or download the summary as PDF.

FAQs

1. What does this simulator calculate?

It generates many sample values from a selected probability distribution, then reports descriptive statistics, percentiles, support, and a visual graph.

2. Can I repeat the exact same simulation later?

Yes. Enter the same seed value to reproduce identical samples, summary statistics, and charts for the same distribution and parameters.

3. Are these values truly random?

The simulator uses pseudo-random numbers, which are appropriate for education, testing, and many modeling tasks. Cryptographic use needs dedicated secure generators.

4. Why do some charts look different from others?

Continuous distributions display histograms because exact repeats are rare. Discrete distributions use frequency bars so probabilities remain easy to compare.

5. Why do simulated and theoretical values differ?

The theoretical mean and variance come from distribution formulas. Simulated values come from generated samples, so they move slightly as sample size changes.

6. Does a larger sample size improve accuracy?

Larger sample sizes usually make simulated statistics closer to theoretical values. They also produce smoother charts, but increase processing and memory usage.

7. Which distributions are included here?

This version supports Uniform, Normal, Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Exponential, and Geometric models. These cover many common discrete and continuous scenarios.

8. When should I use CSV or PDF export?

Use CSV when you need raw simulated values for spreadsheets or analysis. Use PDF when you want a portable summary for reporting or sharing.

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