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mathdude2018
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Correlated random numbers using cholesky vs multivariate normal random number

August 7th, 2018, 9:54 pm

I am trying to generated 3 different 1 x 500 size vector random correlated series. I do have their covariance matrix.

I am following this example from scipy to generate correlated random numbers.

Why is this process different from using built in module from numpy?
 
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doublebarrier2000
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Re: Correlated random numbers using cholesky vs multivariate normal random number

August 27th, 2018, 1:11 pm

scipy will give you correlated N(0,1)  whereas the numpy will give yu the correlated RVs with the correct mean and stdev