np.ndarray and np.array

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Chapter 6: NumPy /
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Q6.1.1

Q6.1.1: np.ndarray and np.array

Question Q6.1.1

What is the difference between the objects np.ndarray and np.array?

Solution Q6.1.1

An np.ndarray is a NumPy class for representing multidimensional arrays in Python; we often refer to instances of this class simply as array objects. np.array is a function which constructs such objects from its arguments (usually a sequence).

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