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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:
>=20
> > I want to create a random float array of size 100, with the values in t=
he 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?
>=20
>=20
>=20
> Use numpy
>=20
>=20
>=20
> import numpy as np
>=20
> np.random.uniform(0, 5, 100)
>=20
>=20
>=20
> # note that the values are from the interval [0, 5)
>=20
>=20
>=20
> Maarten

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