get.normal.dist {lcd}R Documentation

Random normal distribution generation from a chain graph

Description

Generates a random normal distribution from a given chain graph structure.

Usage

get.normal.dist(amat)

Arguments

amat the adjacency matrix of a chain graph.

Details

The function returns a matrix that encodes a mean 0 block-recursive regression model (See Wermuth (1992)).

Value

A matrix encoding the randomly generated block-recursive regression model.

Author(s)

Zongming Ma and Xiangrui Meng

References

Wermuth, N. (1992). Block-recursive regression equations (with discussions). Revista Brasileira de Probabilidade e Estatistica, 6, 1-56.


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