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Random Data Generation with NumPy

NumPy random module allows you to generate random numbers and


data arrays. Here are some fundamental functions:

1. numpy.random.rand()
2. numpy.random.randn()
3. numpy.random.randint()
4. numpy.random.uniform()
5. numpy.random.normal()

1. numpy.random.rand: Generates random numbers from a uniform


distribution over [0, 1).
Example Code:

import numpy as np

# Generate a 1D array of 5 random numbers


random_numbers = np.random.rand(3)
print(random_numbers)

Output
[0.272784 0.09733427 0.457863 ]

The code generates 3 random numbers.

2. numpy.random.randn: Generates random numbers from a


standard normal distribution (mean=0, variance=1).
Example Code:

# Generate a 1D array of 5 random numbers from a normal


distribution
random_numbers_normal = np.random.randn(3)
print(random_numbers_normal)

Output
[ 0.04495402 -1.09919444 1.82620763]

This Python code generate a 1D array (random_numbers_normal)


containing 3 random numbers sampled from a standard normal

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distribution (mean = 0, standard deviation = 1). The print statement
displays the generated array.

3. numpy.random.randint: Generates random integers within a


specified range.

Example Code:

# Generate a 1D array of 5 random integers between 1


and 10
random_integers = np.random.randint(1, 11, 5)
print(random_integers)

Output
[ 4 10 10 2 6]

The code generates a 1-D array (random_integers) containing 5


random integers between 1 and 10 (inclusive). The
np.random.randint(1, 11, 5) function is used for this purpose, where 1 is
the lower bound (inclusive), 11 is the upper bound (exclusive), and 5
specifies the number of random integers to generate. The print
statement displays the resulting array, showing an example of 5
random integers between 1 and 10.

4. numpy.random.uniform: Generates random numbers from a


uniform distribution over a specified range.
Example Code:

import numpy as np
# Generate a random number between 2 and 5
random_number = np.random.uniform(2, 5)
print(random_number)

Output
4.833586883593855

The code generates a random floating-point number between 2


(inclusive) and 5 (exclusive). The np.random.uniform(2, 5) function
accomplishes this.

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5. numpy.random.normal: Generates random numbers from a
normal (Gaussian) distribution with a specified mean and
standard deviation.

import numpy as np

# Generate a random number from a normal distribution


with mean=0 and std=1
random_number = np.random.normal(0, 1)
print(random_number)

Output
1.481601952386309

The code generates a random number from a standard normal


distribution (mean=0 and standard deviation=1) using NumPy's
random.normal function and then prints the generated random
number.

Applications of Random Data:

1. Simulations and Modelling: Random data generation is widely used


in simulations and modelling. For example, simulating the behaviour
of a system under uncertain conditions.

2. Monte Carlo Simulations: In finance and engineering, Monte Carlo


simulations involve using random numbers to model the probability
of different outcomes in a process.

3. Data Augmentation: In machine learning, random data generation


is used for data augmentation to increase the diversity of the
training dataset.

4. Statistical Testing: Random data is essential for statistical testing


and hypothesis checking.

5. Encryption and Security: Random data is often used in


cryptographic applications for key generation and other security-
related tasks.

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