How can I generate skewed normal random numbers?

I would like to generate a random numbers from skewed normal distribution. I know the mean value and the minimum and maximum of the range. I want generate random numbers in that range in a way like a skewed normal distribution with given mean value.

Is it possible in matlab? It is not trivial for me to write such a function.

Answer 1

[KSSV]

I think you are looking for pearsrnd. Read about it.

[Tamás Fejes]

Thank you! It will work. I only have to figure out how to calculate the skewness.