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Why does np.argmin() return a single integer index when applied to a multi-dimensional array without specifying an axis?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
NumPy - Aggregation Functions
Why does np.argmin() return a single integer index when applied to a multi-dimensional array without specifying an axis?
ABecause it raises an error for multi-dimensional arrays
BBecause it only looks at the first dimension
CBecause it flattens the array and returns the index in the flattened version
DBecause it returns the minimum value instead of index
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand default behavior of np.argmin()

    When no axis is given, np.argmin() treats the array as flattened (1D).
  2. Step 2: Explain the returned index

    The returned index corresponds to the position in the flattened array, not multi-dimensional indices.
  3. Final Answer:

    Because it flattens the array and returns the index in the flattened version -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    np.argmin() flattens array by default [OK]
Quick Trick: No axis means flatten array before finding index [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Expecting multi-dimensional index tuple
  • Thinking it returns value not index
  • Assuming error on multi-dim arrays

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