randn

randn#

Signature#

nabla.randn(shape: 'Shape', dtype: 'DType', mean: 'float', std: 'float', device: 'Device', seed: 'int', batch_dims: 'Shape', traced: 'bool') -> 'Array'

Description#

Creates an array with normally distributed random values.

The values are drawn from a normal (Gaussian) distribution with the specified mean and standard deviation.

Parameters#

  • shape (Shape): The shape of the output array.

  • dtype (DType, optional): The desired data type for the array. Defaults to DType.float32.

  • mean (float, optional): The mean of the normal distribution. Defaults to 0.0.

  • std (float, optional): The standard deviation of the normal distribution. Defaults to 1.0.

  • device (Device, optional): The device to place the array on. Defaults to the CPU.

  • seed (int, optional): The seed for the random number generator for reproducibility. Defaults to 0.

  • batch_dims (Shape, optional): Specifies leading dimensions to be treated as batch dimensions. Defaults to an empty tuple.

  • traced (bool, optional): Whether the operation should be traced in the graph. Defaults to False.

Returns#

  • Array: An array of the specified shape filled with random values.

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