5.6. Glossary¶

deterministic¶: A process that is repeatable and predictable.
documentation¶: A place where you can go to get detailed information about aspects of your programming language.
module¶: A file containing Python definitions and statements intended for use in other Python programs. The contents of a module are made available to the other program by using the import statement.
pseudo-random number¶: A number that is not genuinely random but is instead created algorithmically.
random number¶: A number that is generated in such a way as to exhibit statistical randomness.
random number generator¶: A function that will provide you with random numbers, usually between 0 and 1.
standard library¶: A collection of modules that are part of the normal installation of Python.