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What does the print() function in Python do?
What does the print() function in Python do?
- It reads data from the keyboard.
- It prints specified messages or objects to the standard output. (correct)
- It only prints error messages to the screen.
- It creates a new string variable.
What will be the output of the following code: print('Hello', 'World', sep='---')?
What will be the output of the following code: print('Hello', 'World', sep='---')?
- Hello--- World
- Hello, World
- Hello World
- Hello---World (correct)
Which of the following parameters is NOT optional when using the print() function?
Which of the following parameters is NOT optional when using the print() function?
- object(s) (correct)
- end
- file
- sep
What will the function input() return after the user types 'Python'?
What will the function input() return after the user types 'Python'?
When using print(x) where x is a tuple like ('apple', 'banana', 'cherry'), what will be printed?
When using print(x) where x is a tuple like ('apple', 'banana', 'cherry'), what will be printed?
Which statement about the flush parameter in the print() function is true?
Which statement about the flush parameter in the print() function is true?
What does the input() function always return?
What does the input() function always return?
Which of the following correctly converts a string input to an integer?
Which of the following correctly converts a string input to an integer?
How can multiple values be read from user input in one line?
How can multiple values be read from user input in one line?
What must you do if a user enters a non-integer value when you're expecting an integer?
What must you do if a user enters a non-integer value when you're expecting an integer?
Which syntax correctly opens a file for writing?
Which syntax correctly opens a file for writing?
What is the default access mode when opening a file with open()?
What is the default access mode when opening a file with open()?
How can you ensure that a user's input is a valid age, considering it shouldn't be negative?
How can you ensure that a user's input is a valid age, considering it shouldn't be negative?
What does the parameter 'buffering' control when opening a file?
What does the parameter 'buffering' control when opening a file?
Which of the following will correctly prompt a user until they enter a valid number for age?
Which of the following will correctly prompt a user until they enter a valid number for age?
Which mode opens a file for writing only and creates a new file if it does not exist?
Which mode opens a file for writing only and creates a new file if it does not exist?
Which method is used to flush unwritten information and close a file object?
Which method is used to flush unwritten information and close a file object?
What does the file.closed attribute indicate?
What does the file.closed attribute indicate?
Which mode should be used for appending data to a file while reading from it simultaneously?
Which mode should be used for appending data to a file while reading from it simultaneously?
Which mode opens a file for reading only in binary format?
Which mode opens a file for reading only in binary format?
What should be done before opening a file to ensure it is properly maintained?
What should be done before opening a file to ensure it is properly maintained?
What is the primary purpose of the write() method?
What is the primary purpose of the write() method?
In which mode will the file pointer be placed at the beginning of the file for both reading and writing?
In which mode will the file pointer be placed at the beginning of the file for both reading and writing?
What is the function of the file.softspace attribute?
What is the function of the file.softspace attribute?
Which mode will create a new file for binary writing if the file does not already exist?
Which mode will create a new file for binary writing if the file does not already exist?
What does the write() method do when writing to a file in Python?
What does the write() method do when writing to a file in Python?
What is the primary purpose of the read() method in file handling?
What is the primary purpose of the read() method in file handling?
What will the following code return? str = fo.read(10);
What will the following code return? str = fo.read(10);
What does the 'count' parameter do in the read() method?
What does the 'count' parameter do in the read() method?
Which statement is true regarding the file 'foo.txt' created in the examples?
Which statement is true regarding the file 'foo.txt' created in the examples?
What is a unique feature of the Pandas library mentioned?
What is a unique feature of the Pandas library mentioned?
Which file mode is used in the example to write to 'foo.txt'?
Which file mode is used in the example to write to 'foo.txt'?
What happens if the read() method is called without a count parameter?
What happens if the read() method is called without a count parameter?
What is the primary reason NumPy is faster than Python lists?
What is the primary reason NumPy is faster than Python lists?
In which language is most of the NumPy library's performance-critical code written?
In which language is most of the NumPy library's performance-critical code written?
What is the name of the array object in NumPy?
What is the name of the array object in NumPy?
Where can the source code for NumPy be found?
Where can the source code for NumPy be found?
Which function is used to create a NumPy ndarray object?
Which function is used to create a NumPy ndarray object?
Which function is used to load data from a CSV file in Pandas?
Which function is used to load data from a CSV file in Pandas?
What is the primary purpose of the DataFrame's head() method?
What is the primary purpose of the DataFrame's head() method?
Which of the following is NOT a function provided by Pandas for loading data?
Which of the following is NOT a function provided by Pandas for loading data?
Which library in Python is specifically designed for working with arrays and offers a faster alternative to Python lists?
Which library in Python is specifically designed for working with arrays and offers a faster alternative to Python lists?
What is an example of a file from which data can be loaded using Pandas?
What is an example of a file from which data can be loaded using Pandas?
Why is NumPy considered faster than traditional Python lists?
Why is NumPy considered faster than traditional Python lists?
When loading data from a SQL database, which library is commonly used alongside Pandas?
When loading data from a SQL database, which library is commonly used alongside Pandas?
Which data format can be handled by Pandas for loading data aside from CSV?
Which data format can be handled by Pandas for loading data aside from CSV?
What is the correct method to display the summary statistics of a DataFrame in Pandas?
What is the correct method to display the summary statistics of a DataFrame in Pandas?
What does the shape attribute of a DataFrame return?
What does the shape attribute of a DataFrame return?
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Study Notes
Printing on Screen
- Use the
print()
function to output messages or objects to the screen. - Syntax:
print(object(s), sep=separator, end=end, file=file, flush=flush)
. - Default separator is a space (' ') and default end character is a newline ('\n').
- Supports printing multiple objects, which are converted to strings.
Reading Data from Keyboard
- Gather user input using the
input()
function, returning input as a string. - Convert string inputs to numbers using
int()
orfloat()
as needed. - Handle multiple inputs via separate calls or by using
split()
to process a single line.
Handling User Input
- Implement error handling with
try
andexcept
to manage invalid inputs. - Create functions to validate input, ensuring it meets specific criteria (e.g., non-negative age).
File Handling Basics
- Use
open()
to access files, specifying file name, access mode, and buffering options. - Access modes include:
r
for readingw
for writinga
for appending- Modes may also be in binary (e.g.,
rb
,wb
).
File Object Attributes and Methods
- Attributes include:
file.closed
to check if a file is closed.file.mode
to see the mode used to open the file.
- Use
close()
method to prevent data loss after writing.
Reading and Writing to Files
write()
method does not automatically add newlines.read()
method retrieves content from a file, optional byte count can limit reading size.
Loading Data with Pandas
- Pandas allows loading from various file formats (CSV, Excel, JSON, SQL, Clipboard).
- Use functions like
read_csv()
,read_excel()
, andread_sql()
for data import. - Support for basic data exploration includes
head()
,describe()
, andinfo()
.
NumPy Overview
- NumPy is a library designed for working with arrays and numerical data.
- It is significantly faster than Python lists due to efficient memory storage.
- The primary array object is called
ndarray
, supported by numerous functions for data manipulation.
Performance and Implementation of NumPy
- NumPy is optimized for modern processors and performs better due to continuous memory allocation.
- Core components are primarily written in C or C++ for speed.
- Access the NumPy codebase on GitHub for collaboration and contributions.
Practical Examples of Using NumPy
- Create a NumPy array using
np.array()
, with printed results to confirm type and dimensions.
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