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Re: How can i create a random array of floats from 0 to 5 in python

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On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:47:25 AM UTC-7, Maarten wrote:
> On Tuesday, March 12, 2013 6:11:10 PM UTC+1, Norah Jones wrote:
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> > I want to create a random float array of size 100, with the values in the array ranging from 0 to 5. I have tried random.sample(range(5),100) but that does not work. How can i get what i want to achieve?
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> Use numpy
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> import numpy as np
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> np.random.uniform(0, 5, 100)
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> # note that the values are from the interval [0, 5)
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> Maarten

While numpy would work, I fail to see how encouraging the op to download and install a separate library and learn a whole new set of tools would be beneficial by default, without knowing the purpose of the need.  This is like recommending an RPG to fix a sticky door hinge.

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How can i create a random array of floats from 0 to 5 in python Norah Jones <nh.jones01@gmail.com> - 2013-03-12 17:11 +0000
  Re: How can i create a random array of floats from 0 to 5 in python Maarten <maarten.sneep@knmi.nl> - 2013-03-12 10:47 -0700
    Re: How can i create a random array of floats from 0 to 5 in python llanitedave <llanitedave@veawb.coop> - 2013-03-12 13:21 -0700
      Re: How can i create a random array of floats from 0 to 5 in python Oscar Benjamin <oscar.j.benjamin@gmail.com> - 2013-03-12 21:59 +0000
        Re: How can i create a random array of floats from 0 to 5 in python llanitedave <llanitedave@veawb.coop> - 2013-03-12 22:35 -0700
        Re: How can i create a random array of floats from 0 to 5 in python llanitedave <llanitedave@veawb.coop> - 2013-03-12 22:35 -0700
    Re: How can i create a random array of floats from 0 to 5 in python llanitedave <llanitedave@veawb.coop> - 2013-03-12 13:21 -0700
  Re: How can i create a random array of floats from 0 to 5 in python Maarten <maarten.sneep@knmi.nl> - 2013-03-12 10:47 -0700

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