Is it possible to obtain a value from a Gamma, a Beta, a Weibull, etc. with only its probability and needed parameters ? In every statistical programs, we can use functions like betainv or gammainv, but not in WinBugs ??? Someone has an algorithm for this ? Thanks. Steve. ------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is for discussion of modelling issues and the BUGS software. For help with crashes and error messages, first mail [log in to unmask] To mail the BUGS list, mail to [log in to unmask] Before mailing, please check the archive at www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/bugs.html Please do not mail attachments to the list. To leave the BUGS list, send LEAVE BUGS to [log in to unmask] If this fails, mail [log in to unmask], NOT the whole list