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What does the math.exp() function compute when given the value 10?

  • The square root of 10
  • The natural logarithm of 10
  • 10 raised to the power of e
  • e raised to the power of 10 (correct)

What will be the output of the expression math.pow(3, 3)?

  • 3.0
  • 27.0 (correct)
  • 9.0
  • 6.0

Which keyword is used to define a function in Python?

  • define
  • def (correct)
  • function
  • create

What will be the result of calling the math.sqrt() function with -1 as an argument?

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In the function definition, which of the following is NOT a valid name for a function?

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What does the math.log() function return when given 10?

<p>natural logarithm of 10 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding Python functions is correct?

<p>Function names cannot start with a digit. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 2**4 evaluate to in Python?

<p>16 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the output be if the input number is -4.5 in the given if...elif...else structure?

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In the nested if statement presented, what does the inner if check when the number is greater than or equal to zero?

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Which of the following statements about nested if statements is true?

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What is the primary reason for avoiding nested if statements unless necessary?

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How is the significance of indentation emphasized in nested if statements?

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If the input number is 0, what will be printed when using the nested if structure?

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Which output corresponds to an input of 5 in the nested if structure?

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Which of the following is true about the outer if statement in a typical nested if structure?

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What is the primary purpose of indentation in a function definition?

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What will be the output if the function repeat_lyrics is called?

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What does the phrase 'The effect is to create function objects' imply about function definitions?

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When defining a function in Python, which of the following is NOT a requirement?

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What is the purpose of the pass statement in Python?

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Why are double quotes preferred in certain string statements?

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In the provided program, what is the correct order of execution?

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In Python, how does the handling of conditional statements differ from C-like languages?

<p>Indentation signifies the end of a block in Python. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating the test expression in an if statement, what happens if the expression is False?

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If a function definition generates no output, what does this indicate?

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Which statement accurately describes function header requirements?

<p>It must end with a colon. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a valid Python if statement?

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What character signifies the end of a statement in Python?

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What are chained simple statements in Python?

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What does the syntax 'if test expression:' in Python allow you to do?

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To what does 'statement(s)' refer in the context of the if statement syntax?

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What happens when you call a fruitful function without using its return value in a script?

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Which statement correctly describes void functions?

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What is a significant advantage of using functions in programming?

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What is the value of the special object returned by a void function when used in an assignment?

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Why might a programmer choose to divide a long program into functions?

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Which of the following is true about the output of a fruitful function in interactive mode?

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If a function is written and tested in isolation, what is a key benefit of using it in larger programs?

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What does the type function return when called with the argument None?

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What is the purpose of the variable 'count' in the provided loop for counting letters?

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Which of the following statements about string methods in Python is true?

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In the expression 'x in y', what does 'y' represent?

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Which operator can be used to check if two strings are identical in Python?

<p>== operator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What output will the program generate if the user inputs 'B' for the vowel checking code?

<p>You entered a consonants character (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the sorted() method do when comparing strings?

<p>Checks if strings are the same by sorting them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the variable 'count' be initialized to before the counting loop executes?

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When using '!=' operator for string comparison, what will be the result of 'apple' != 'Apple'?

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Flashcards

Compound Statement

A compound statement in Python is a collection of one or more simple statements that are executed together. It's like a group of instructions that Python executes as a single unit.

pass Statement

The pass statement is a placeholder that does nothing. It's used when Python syntax requires a statement but you don't want anything to happen.

if statement

An if statement lets your program make a decision based on a condition. It checks if a condition is true and then runs specific instructions only if the condition is met.

Indentation

In Python, indentation is crucial. It determines which statements belong to a specific block of code, such as the code inside an if statement. Indentation helps Python understand the structure of your code.

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if statement syntax

In Python, you don't need parentheses around the condition in an if statement. The colon (:) after the condition marks the start of the code block that will execute if the condition is true.

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Why Indentation?

Python's indentation makes it easier to read and understand the logic of your programs. Think of indentation as a way to make your code visually clear and organized.

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Simple Statement

Simple statements in Python are individual instructions that can be executed independently, like assignments, print statements, and function calls.

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Chaining Simple Statements

You can chain together multiple simple statements on a single line in Python by separating them with a semicolon (;). This allows you to write concise code.

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math.exp() method

The math.exp() method calculates the value of e raised to the power of the given input. This is the same as e**x, where x is the input.

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math.pow() method

The math.pow() method takes two numbers as input and calculates the first number raised to the power of the second number. For example, math.pow(2, 4) returns 16, which is 2 raised to the power of 4.

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math.sqrt() method

The math.sqrt() method calculates the square root of a given number. For example, math.sqrt(9) returns 3, which is the square root of 9.

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Function Definition

A function definition in Python defines a new function and specifies the steps to be executed when that function is called. It starts with the keyword def followed by the function's name, parameters, and a colon.

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Defining a Function

In Python, a function can be defined using the def keyword, followed by the function name, parameters, and a colon. The code block following this defines the steps the function will execute when called.

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Function Naming Rules

Function names in Python follow the same rules as variable names: They can contain letters, numbers, and underscores, but must not start with a number. They also cannot be keywords or have the same name as a variable within the same scope.

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Calling a Function

When you call a function, you execute the code block associated with its definition. This is done by writing the function name followed by parentheses, potentially including arguments as needed. For example, print_lyrics() calls the print_lyrics function.

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Benefits of Functions

Functions help to organize code by breaking it down into smaller, reusable units. This makes code more readable, maintainable, and easier to debug.

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Fruitful Function

Functions that return a value, useful for calculations and computations. Think of them like mathematical equations.

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Void Function

Functions that perform an action but don't return a value, like displaying a message or changing the program's state.

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Return Value

The value returned by a fruitful function. You often assign it to a variable to use it later.

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None

A special value indicating that a void function didn't return anything. It's like a placeholder for an absent value.

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Function

Code that is grouped together to perform a specific task. Think of them as mini-programs within your main program.

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Why Use Functions?

Functions are useful because they make your code more readable, organized, and reusable. You can break down complex tasks into smaller, manageable chunks.

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Function Reusability

Reusing a function in different parts of your code or even in other programs. It's like building a reusable tool for your programming toolkit.

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Function Modification

Modifying a function in one place impacts all its uses throughout your code. Change once, change everywhere.

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else statement

A conditional statement that is executed if all previous 'if' and 'elif' statements are False.

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nested if statements

A way to organize conditional statements where one set of conditions is nested inside another. The inner conditions are evaluated only if the outer condition is True.

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Indentation and code blocks

Indentation is crucial in Python to define the code blocks for conditional statements. Each indented line belongs to the corresponding block.

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Flowchart

A simple flowchart is a visual representation of the flow of a program using boxes and arrows. It visually depicts the sequence of steps and the conditions involved.

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input() function

Python's built-in function used to get input from the user during program execution. The user's input is captured as a string.

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Function Execution

Function definitions get executed just like other statements, but instead of producing an output, they create the function object, ready to be called later.

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Function Call

Function calls are used to execute the code within a function definition. To call a function, write its name followed by parentheses containing any arguments. The function's code will then be executed.

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Argument

An argument is a value passed to a function during a function call. It provides data for the function to work with.

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Function Header

A function header is the first line of a function definition. It contains the function's name, any parameters it takes, and a colon.

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Function Body

Function bodies contain the statements that are executed when the function is called. They define the actions the function performs.

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What is a string?

A sequence of characters, like 'hello' or 'python'.

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What are delimiters in strings?

A special character in Python that is used to indicate the start and end of a string. Example: 'Hello' is a string, where the single quotes are the delimiters.

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What is string concatenation?

A method used in Python to combine two or more strings together. Example: 'Hello' + ' ' + 'World' would result in 'Hello World'.

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What is counting characters in a string?

A special operation in Python that counts the number of times a specific character appears in a string. Example: counting the number of 'e' characters in the word 'elephant'.

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How to check for a substring within a string?

A method in Python that checks if a specific substring is present within a larger string. Example: checking if the substring 'world' exists in the string 'hello world'.

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How to convert a string to lowercase?

A method in Python to convert a string to lowercase. Example: converting 'HELLO' to 'hello'.

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How to identify a palindrome?

A built-in function in Python that checks if a string is a palindrome. Example: 'racecar' is a palindrome.

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How to find the length of a string?

A Python function that calculates the length of a string. Example: finding the length of the string 'python' is 6.

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Study Notes

Python Programming Introduction

  • This course covers Python basics, including data types, lists, tuples, dictionaries, loops, functions, object-oriented programming (with classes), and advanced topics like machine learning, AI, web development, and data science.
  • The course aims to establish a strong foundation in Python programming, prepare students for coding interviews, survey popular tools for data analysis, teach how to use documentation effectively, and introduce basic distributed computing frameworks.

Books and References

  • A list of Python programming books and references is provided, including:
    • Think Python by Allen Downey (1st edition)
    • An Introduction to Computer Science using Python by Thomas Erl, Zaigham Mahmood, and Ricardo Burkhard A. Meier (SPD 2014)
    • Python GUI Programming Cookbook by Burkhard A. Meier (2015)
    • Introduction to Problem Solving with Python by E. Balagurusamy (2015)
    • Murach's Python Programming by Joel Murach, Michael Urban (2017)
    • Object-oriented Programming in Python by Michael H. Goldwasser, David Letscher (2008)
    • Exploring Python by Budd (2016)

Lecture Outline

  • The lecture's outline details the course content, including objectives, introduction to Python, history, language features, installation, command-prompt execution, interactive mode, debugging (syntax, runtime, semantic, and experimental debugging), formal and natural languages, and the difference between brackets, braces, and parentheses.
    • Specific topics within this section included running Python programs via command prompt, running Python using interactive mode, a detailed comparison between brackets, braces, and parenthesis with examples, and a unit end exercise for practice and self-assessment

Lecture Objectives

  • After studying this specific chapter, learners will be able to:
    • Understand and apply basic Python concepts.
    • Understand the history and features of Python programming.
    • Understand how to install and run Python programs.
    • Handle and debug various types of errors (syntax, runtime, semantic, and experimental).
    • Differentiate between brackets, braces, and parentheses.

Introduction: The Python Programming Language

  • Python is an object-oriented, high-level, interpreted, dynamic, and multipurpose programming language.
  • It's designed for general purpose use, including web development, enterprise applications, and 3D CAD systems.
  • Python variables are dynamically typed, meaning you don't need to declare the data type of a variable.

Introduction: The Python Programming Language - Additional points

  • Python is easy to interface with other languages like C/ObjC/Java/Fortran and C++ (via SWIG).
  • The language is provided with a large standard library full of functions and modules to work with
  • Python is generally a very portable language.
  • The language also has a strong interactive environment.

History

  • Python was introduced by Guido Van Rossum in 1991 at the National Research Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science in the Netherlands.
  • Development began in the 1980s.
  • Influenced by programming languages like ABC, Modula-3.

Features

  • Easy to Code: Python is a very developer-friendly language, quick to learn (hours/days). It is one of the easiest object-oriented languages compared to Java, C, C++, and C#
  • Open Source and Free: Python is open-source, meaning anyone can contribute to its development, which has a large, active community ensuring readily available resources for help
  • Support for GUI: Python supports a wide range of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for enhanced presentation.
  • Highly Portable: Python is designed to run across different operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux) without requiring any modifications to the code
  • Large Standard Library: Python comes with a vast and extensive standard library with numerous functions, modules, and tools to simplify development.
  • Databases: Python provides interfaces to interact with various commercial databases.
  • Scalable: Python offers better structure and support, making it suitable for larger projects and applications than shell scripting.

What can you do with Python?

  • Program for data analysis and machine learning
  • Creating websites or software
  • Automate tasks
  • Software testing and prototyping
  • Everyday tasks (organizing finances)
  • Visual programming

Why Python?

  • Python is widely used for web development, task automation, data analysis, and data visualization.
  • It's relatively easy to learn, leading to higher adoption by non-programmers (accountants, scientists, etc.) for various everyday tasks
  • Python has a large and active community that helps with support and finding solutions to issues

Python Syntax

  • Python syntax is clean and readable, primarily using indentation to define code blocks.
  • This makes the language more accessible to beginners and non-programmers, unlike C and Java that are based on curly braces and semicolons

Installing Python

  • Download the Python distribution from the official website (python.org/download).
  • Execute the downloaded distribution.
  • Set the path in the environment variables by right-click My Computer -> Properties -> Advanced System settings -> Environment Variable -> New
  • In Variable name write path and in Variable value copy path up to C:// Python (i.e., path where Python is installed). Click Ok ->Ok.

Running Python Programs

  • Command Prompt: Create a Python file with a .py extension and use the command prompt to execute the Python code.
  • Interactive Mode: Use the Python interpreter to execute your code directly by typing the code then pressing enter.
  • IDLE (Python GUI): Use the Python IDLE shell to execute your Python code, where available, and press the "Run Module' option at the menu.

Debugging

  • Debugging means controlling the program's execution to overcome issues and remove bugs.
  • Python includes the pdb module for powerful debugging support, providing tools to set breakpoints to track program execution step-by-step and enabling the use of statements to change program execution like jump, continue statements.
  • Syntax errors happen when incorrect or invalid syntax makes program execution impossible.
  • Runtime errors occur during program execution (e.g., division by zero or using an undefined variable).
  • Semantic errors mean that the program functions but doesn't perform desired actions (e.g., incorrect logic). Experimental debugging is suggested

Formal and Natural Languages

  • Natural languages are those spoken by humans (e.g., English, Spanish, French), having evolved naturally without deliberate design.
  • Formal languages are designed by people for specialized applications (e.g., mathematical notation or chemical structures).
  • Programming languages are formal languages used to express computations
  • Rules regarding arranging tokens in a formal language are known as syntax rules.

Difference between Brackets, Braces, and Parentheses

  • Brackets [ ]: Used to define mutable data types such as lists and list comprehensions. Also used for indexing and lookups of list elements and string slicing
  • Braces { }: Used to define sets and dictionaries. Used to access values of dictionary elements via a key
  • Parentheses ( ): Used to create tuples (immutable sequences), in function definitions and function calls, and for specifying parameter values for function calls

Summary

  • Review of the materials covered in the lecture, including an explicit mention of topics like function calls, type conversions (implicit and explicit), math functions, function definitions, fruitful and void functions, importing modules, boolean functions, recursion, and debugging techniques with their respective examples

Unit End Exercise

  • A set of exercises is provided for practice.
    • Examples in this section include calculating squares of numbers (1-10), identifying prime numbers up to a certain integer, creating specific patterns with loops, calculating factorial, generating a list of even numbers from a given list, and displaying natural numbers, negative integers and specific patterns using loops.

References

  • A list of relevant reference materials is given, including URLs for websites with further educational resources.

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