Exponential distribution in Python

Question

What's the easiest way to draw a random number from an exponential distribution in Python?

Do you have a copy of a computer science textbook that cover this? Have you looked at this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exponential_distribution#Generating_exponential_variates? — S.Lott, Mar 31 '10 at 15:01

score 18 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 31 '10 at 15:03

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answered Mar 31 '10 at 15:03

Alex Martelli

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Dec 14 '15 at 12:44

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You can use the random module. For more information, consult its documentation.

edited Dec 14 '15 at 12:44

serv-inc

answered Mar 31 '10 at 15:37

Spikie

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