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STADIC: a computer code for combining probability distributions. [HTGR]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7300624· OSTI ID:7300624

The STADIC computer code uses a Monte Carlo simulation technique for combining probability distributions. The specific function for combination of the input distribution is defined by the user by introducing the appropriate FORTRAN statements to the appropriate subroutine. The code generates a Monte Carlo sampling from each of the input distributions and combines these according to the user-supplied function to provide, in essence, a random sampling of the combined distribution. When the desired number of samples is obtained, the output routine calculates the mean, standard deviation, and confidence limits for the resultant distribution. This method of combining probability distributions is particularly useful in cases where analytical approaches are either too difficult or undefined.

Research Organization:
General Atomic Co., San Diego, CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
7300624
Report Number(s):
GA-A-14055
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English