Generating 2D Joint Gaussian Distribution with MATLAB

Resource Overview

MATLAB implementation for generating 2D joint Gaussian distribution, including code for creating joint distribution density plots and scatter visualization.

Detailed Documentation

You can generate a two-dimensional joint Gaussian distribution through the following steps. First, define the mean vectors and covariance matrices for both Gaussian distributions. The key function for this implementation is MATLAB's `mvnrnd` (multivariate normal random numbers), which generates pseudo-random samples based on specified parameters - this function accepts the mean vector and covariance matrix as inputs and returns sample points following the multivariate normal distribution. Next, utilize MATLAB's visualization functions to display the distribution. The `scatter` function plots the generated samples in a 2D plane, providing a clear visualization of the data distribution pattern. For density representation, employ both `surf` and `contour` functions to create joint distribution density plots - `surf` generates 3D surface plots showing probability density, while `contour` creates 2D contour lines representing equal probability levels. The implementation typically involves calculating the probability density function using `mvnpdf` and then visualizing it through mesh grids created with `meshgrid`. The complete code structure includes parameter initialization, sample generation, density calculation, and multiple visualization techniques to comprehensively demonstrate the joint Gaussian distribution characteristics.