Random Number Functions

Function

Description

choice(seq)

A random item from a list, tuple, or string.

randrange ([start,] stop [,step])

A randomly selected element from range(start, stop, step)

random()

A random float r, such that 0 is less than or equal to r and r is less than 1

seed([x])

Sets the integer starting value used in generating random numbers. Call this function before calling any other random module function. Returns None.

shuffle(lst)

Randomizes the items of a list in place. Returns None.

uniform(x, y)

A random float r, such that x is less than or equal to r and r is less than y