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What does replacement mean in numpy.random.choice?

Here explains the function numpy.random.choice. However, I am confused about the third parameter replace. What is it? And in which case will it be useful? Thanks!

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wking Avatar asked Nov 19 '16 04:11

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What does replace mean in NP random choice?

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It controls whether the sample is returned to the sample pool. If you want only unique samples then this should be false.

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Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams Avatar answered Sep 24 '22 05:09

Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams