Chapter 5: Modules and Getting Help Flashcards
1
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deterministic
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A process that is repeatable and predictable.
2
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documentation
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A place where you can go to get detailed information about aspects of your programming language.
3
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module
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A file containing Python definitions and statements intended for use in other Python programs. The contents of a module are made available to the other program by using the import statement.
4
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pseudo-random number
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A number that is not genuinely random but is instead created algorithmically.
5
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random number
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A number that is generated in such a way as to exhibit statistical randomness.
6
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random number generator
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A function that will provide you with random numbers, usually between 0 and 1.
7
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standard library
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A collection of modules that are part of the normal installation of Python.
