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Introduction to Numpy

CBSE · Class 11 · Informatics Practices

Complete topic list for Introduction to Numpy in CBSE Class 11 Informatics Practices. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Introduction to Numpy

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1. NumPy and Arrays

  • NumPy stands for Numerical Python.
  • NumPy is a package for data analysis and scientific computing with Python.
  • NumPy can be installed using pip install NumPy.
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2. Creating NumPy Arrays

  • A 1-D array has one row of elements.
  • A 2-D array can be created by passing nested lists to np.array().
  • array1 = np.array([10,20,30]) is an example of a 1-D array.
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3. Indexing and Slicing

  • Array indexing is based on position and starts from 0.
  • This is called zero based indexing.
  • In a 2-D array, row-axis is axis-0 and column-axis is axis-1.
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4. Operations on Arrays

  • Arithmetic operations on arrays are done element-wise when shapes are the same.
  • For element-wise operations, array1.shape must equal array2.shape.
  • Example arrays used for arithmetic are array1 = np.array([[3,6],[4,2]]) and array2 = np.array([[10,20],[15,12]]).

Key Concepts

Central concept: NumPy

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Introduction to Numpy covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 11 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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