Python math.gamma() Method
Example
Find the gamma value of different numbers:
# Import math Library
import math
# Return the gamma value of
different numbers
print (math.gamma(7))
print (math.gamma(-4.2))
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Definition and Usage
The math.gamma()
method returns the gamma value of a number.
The gamma value is equal to factorial(x-1).
Tip: To find the log gamma value of a number, use the math.lgamma()
method.
Syntax
math.gamma(x)
Parameter Values
Parameter | Description |
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x | Required. The number to find the gamma value of. If the number is a negative integer, it returns a ValueError. If it is not a number, it returns a TypeError. |
Technical Details
Return Value: | A float value, representing the gamma value of a number |
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Python Version: | 2.7 |