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random draws from multivariate normal

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Subject: random draws from multivariate normal
From: Ad Feelders <ad@cs.uu.nl>
Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 16:17:01 +0200
Dear list,

Can anybody give me pointers for the following problem?

I would like to generate random draws from a high (say 25) dimensional multivariate normal distribution, where the covariance/correlation matrix should be generated at random as well. Since the covariance matrix
should be positive definite, a fully random matrix is not appropriate.

Is there any possibility if generating a "random" positive definite covariance matrix?
Any pointers to relevant literature are welcome.

Thanks for your help.

-Ad Feelders

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