Python math.gamma() Method

Example

Find the gamma function of different numbers:

# Import math Library
import math

# Return the gamma function for different numbers
print(math.gamma(-0.1))
print(math.gamma(8))
print(math.gamma(1.2))
print(math.gamma(80))
print(math.gamma(-0.55))

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Definition and Usage

The math.gamma() method returns the gamma function at a number.

Tip: To find the log gamma value of a number, use the math.lgamma() method.

Syntax

math.gamma(x)

Parameter Values

Parameter	Description
x	Required. A number to find the gamma function for. 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 function at x
Python Version:	3.2

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