Python Random sample() Method
Example
Return a list that contains any 2 of the items from a list:
import random
mylist = ["apple", "banana", "cherry"]
print(random.sample(mylist, k=2))
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Definition and Usage
The sample() method returns a list with a
specified number of randomly selected items from a sequence.
Note: This method does not change the original sequence.
Note: The specified number (k=2) cannot be longer than the length of the original sequence.
Syntax
random.sample(sequence, k)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| sequence | Required. A sequence. Can be any sequence: list, set, range etc. |
| k | Required. The size of the returned list |
