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# samplingMethod

The sampling method of the distribution.

```
var samplingMethod: MPSGraphRandomNormalSamplingMethod { get set }
```

## Discussion

This value is used for Normal and Truncated Normal disributions. See MPSGraphRandomNormalSamplingMethod.
Defaults to MPSGraphRandomNormalSamplingInvCDF.

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