How do I randomize ascending data (number values) in excel?
I have number values in ascending order and would like to randomize them and
take a smaller sample. How do I randomize this data? |
This is only an example, but the concept may help you.
Let's say we want do sample ten numbers randomly (and uniquely) from a distribution of one to one hundred. Enter the numbers one to one hundred in a column. In the next column enter =RAND() and copy down. Sort by the second column; this will jumble the first column. Just take the first ten entries in the first column. They will be randomly picked from the distribution with no repeats. Hope this helps -- Gary''s Student "Christa" wrote: I have number values in ascending order and would like to randomize them and take a smaller sample. How do I randomize this data? |
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