Python Basics: Lists for Big Data Analysis

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How many nested for loops are used to scan a 2D list?

2

When scanning a 1D list, how many nested for loops are recommended?

1

For scanning a 3D list, how many nested for loops are suggested?

3

How are elements in a 2-D list accessed?

Using both a row index and a column index

What is the range for the row index in a 2-D list?

0 to the number of rows minus 1

In the given example, what value is assigned to the element with row index 3 and column index 1?

39

How is scanning done in a 2-D list?

Using two for loops to scan the rows and columns

What does the variable 'num_cols' represent when scanning a 2-D list?

The number of elements per row in the list

What is a list in Python?

A data structure that holds multiple values

How are list elements accessed in Python?

Using an index value

What is the size of a list referred to as?

Size

In Python, how are lists indexed?

Base-0 indexing

Which term is used to refer to accessing one entry within a list?

Indexing

What is the correct range of index values for a list with 13 elements?

[0, 12]

How can an element of a list be set to a new value?

By using an assignment statement with the proper index

What is the result of the expression 'total_ages += ages' in Python?

Adds each element of 'ages' list to 'total_ages'

What does a two-dimensional (2D) list resemble?

A table or matrix with rows and columns

How many memory locations are reserved for a 2-D list?

Equal to its number of rows multiplied by number of columns

What does a for loop do in the context of a list?

It prints each element of the list on a new line

What is the purpose of using an index when setting elements in a list?

To determine the position of the element in the list

This quiz covers the basics of creating and working with lists in Python for analyzing big data. Topics include creating one-dimensional lists, allocating memory for values, and examples of numeric lists. Taught by Dr. Asmaa Elbadrawy from ASU.

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