文档介绍：SAS® for
Monte Carlo Studies
A Guide for Quantitative Researchers
Xitao Fan
Ákos Felsovályi´´
Stephen A. Sivo
Sean C. Keenan
The correct bibliographic citation for this manual is as follows: Fan, Xitao, Ákos Fels vályi, Stephen A. Sivo, and
Sean C. Keenan. 2002. SAS® for Monte Carlo Studies: A Guide for Quantitative Researchers. Cary, NC: SAS Institute
Inc.
SAS® for Monte Carlo Studies: A Guide for Quantitative Researchers
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction 1
What Is a Monte Carlo Study? 2
Simulating the Rolling of a Die Twice 2
Why Is Monte Carlo Simulati