Define Distributions

Two ways to display the Define Distributions dialog box, where you can customize the parameter values for the selected distribution as well as specify a custom range from which to simulate data:

Distribution

Select the distribution that you want to customize from this drop-down list.

Parameters

Specify the values of the parameters for the selected distribution

Depending upon the specific distribution, there may be one or all of the following types of parameters available for you to customize: location, scale, and shape.

Location

A location parameter shifts a distribution along the abscissa.

Scale

 A scale parameter shrinks or stretches a distribution.

Shape

A shape parameter is neither a location or scale parameter that determines the shape of the distribution.

Truncate

Min

Select the Min check box to truncate the selected distribution to the specified minimum value, and enter the value in the adjacent box.

Max

Select the Max check box to truncate the selected distribution to the specified maximum value, and enter the value in the adjacent box.

OK

Click OK to save the changes made in this dialog box, close the dialog box, and return to the Design Simulation dialog box.

Cancel

Click Cancel to disregard any changes made in this dialog box and return to the Design Simulation dialog box.