How do I create a random sample from a list?
 

I have a list of inputs and need to be able to fill empty cells with samples
from that list in a random fashion without replacement.

How do I create a random sample from a list?
 

With your data list in Y1 to Y25,
Enter in Z1:
=RAND()
And copy down to Z25.

Then try this formula anywhe

=INDEX($Y$1:$Y$25,RANK(Z1,$Z$1:$Z$25))

And copy down 25 rows ... OR less if need be.
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HTH,

RD
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"swrath" wrote in message
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I have a list of inputs and need to be able to fill empty cells with samples
from that list in a random fashion without replacement.