rearrange set of items randomly

Thanks for the replies!

Indeed, I could use order() instead of sample()  but that it wouldnt  
be
random anymore, as it sorts data points in increasing(!) order.  
Second, I
have to use 1000 different samples.

Please re-read the help page for `order` _and_ the one for `sort`,  
examine their differences,  re-read the replies you have gotten so  
far, work through _all_ of the examples, and if illumination still  
does not arrive, then repeat the above process until it does.

I got the hint that I have to do somethin with indeces, but still cant
figure out what this should be.
Maybe someone of you knows?

Many (if not most)  of us do. We try to avoid having r-help becoming a  
homework tutoring site, however. You should be using your academic  
resources for this effort.

David Winsemius, MD
West Hartford, CT