Re: [Numpy-discussion] Args for rand and randn: call for a vote

[Robert K. <rob...@gm...>]

Sasha wrote:
> Let me repeat my suggestion that was lost in this long thread:
> 
> Add rands(shape, dtype=float, min=default_min(dtype), max=default_max(dtype))
> to the top level. Suitable defaults can be discussed.  A more flexible
> variation could
> be rands(shape, dtype=float, algorithm=default_algorithm(dtype)), but
> that would probably be an overkill.
> 
> I think this will help teaching: rands is similar to zeros and ones,
> but with few bells and whistles to be covered in the graduate course.

Well, write it up, stick it as a method in RandomState, and when we can play 
with it, we can discuss whether it should go into numpy.*.

-- 
Robert Kern

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