I notice that
In [30]: np.mean([1, 2, 3])
Out[30]: 2.0
In [31]: np.average([1, 2, 3])
Out[31]: 2.0
However, there should be some differences, since after all they are two different functions.
What are the differences between them?
np.average takes an optional weight parameter. If it is not supplied they are equivalent. Take a look at the source code: Mean, Average
np.mean:
try:
mean = a.mean
except AttributeError:
return _wrapit(a, 'mean', axis, dtype, out)
return mean(axis, dtype, out)
np.average:
...
if weights is None :
avg = a.mean(axis)
scl = avg.dtype.type(a.size/avg.size)
else:
#code that does weighted mean here
if returned: #returned is another optional argument
scl = np.multiply(avg, 0) + scl
return avg, scl
else:
return avg
...