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What does the random.randint(a, b) function do in Python?

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Python - Standard Library Usage
What does the random.randint(a, b) function do in Python?
AReturns a random float between a and b
BReturns a random integer N such that a ≤ N ≤ b
CReturns a random element from a list
DShuffles the elements of a list in place
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the function purpose

    random.randint(a, b) generates a random integer between two given numbers a and b, inclusive.

  2. Step 2: Compare options with function behavior

    Returns a random integer N such that a ≤ N ≤ b correctly describes this behavior. Options A, C, and D describe other functions like random.uniform, random.choice, and random.shuffle.

  3. Final Answer:

    Returns a random integer N such that a ≤ N ≤ b -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    random.randint = random integer in range [OK]
Quick Trick: randint returns integers between two numbers inclusive [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing randint with random float functions
  • Thinking randint returns a list element
  • Mixing up randint with shuffle

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