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Integer Array Indexing in 2D Arrays | Indexing and Slicing
Ultimate NumPy
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Ultimate NumPy

Ultimate NumPy

1. NumPy Basics
2. Indexing and Slicing
3. Commonly used NumPy Functions
4. Math with NumPy

bookInteger Array Indexing in 2D Arrays

Speaking of 2D and higher-dimensional arrays, integer array indexing works the same as in 1D arrays along each axis. If we use only one integer array for indexing, we index along only one axis (axis 0). If we use two arrays separated by a comma, we index along both axes (axis 0 and axis 1).

Indexing only along axis 0 using an array of integers returns a 2D array. When we access elements via such indexing, we group them into a new array. This new array consists of 1D arrays, and grouping them increases the dimensionality by one, resulting in a 2D array.

Indexing along axis 0 and axis 1 using two arrays of integers returns a 1D array.

Note

All integer arrays used for each of the axes must have the same shape.

Now it’s time for an example:

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import numpy as np array_2d = np.array([ [1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6], [7, 8, 9] ]) # Retrieving first and the third row print(array_2d[[0, 2]]) print('-' * 10) # Retrieving the main diagonal elements print(array_2d[[0, 1, 2], [0, 1, 2]]) print('-' * 10) # Retrieving the first and third element of the second row print(array_2d[1, [0, 2]]) # IndexError is thrown, since index 3 along axis 0 is out of bounds print(array_2d[[0, 3], [0, 1]])
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Here is an illustration for clarification:

As you can see, we can also combine basic integer indexing and integer array indexing.

Note

Once again, if at least one of the indices is out of bounds, an IndexError is thrown.

Task

You are analyzing the performance metrics of three different products over two criteria, stored in a 2D NumPy array. Use integer array indexing (a Python list) to retrieve the first metric of the first product and the second metric of the third product from performance_metrics using only positive indices.

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bookInteger Array Indexing in 2D Arrays

Speaking of 2D and higher-dimensional arrays, integer array indexing works the same as in 1D arrays along each axis. If we use only one integer array for indexing, we index along only one axis (axis 0). If we use two arrays separated by a comma, we index along both axes (axis 0 and axis 1).

Indexing only along axis 0 using an array of integers returns a 2D array. When we access elements via such indexing, we group them into a new array. This new array consists of 1D arrays, and grouping them increases the dimensionality by one, resulting in a 2D array.

Indexing along axis 0 and axis 1 using two arrays of integers returns a 1D array.

Note

All integer arrays used for each of the axes must have the same shape.

Now it’s time for an example:

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import numpy as np array_2d = np.array([ [1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6], [7, 8, 9] ]) # Retrieving first and the third row print(array_2d[[0, 2]]) print('-' * 10) # Retrieving the main diagonal elements print(array_2d[[0, 1, 2], [0, 1, 2]]) print('-' * 10) # Retrieving the first and third element of the second row print(array_2d[1, [0, 2]]) # IndexError is thrown, since index 3 along axis 0 is out of bounds print(array_2d[[0, 3], [0, 1]])
copy

Here is an illustration for clarification:

As you can see, we can also combine basic integer indexing and integer array indexing.

Note

Once again, if at least one of the indices is out of bounds, an IndexError is thrown.

Task

You are analyzing the performance metrics of three different products over two criteria, stored in a 2D NumPy array. Use integer array indexing (a Python list) to retrieve the first metric of the first product and the second metric of the third product from performance_metrics using only positive indices.

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Section 2. Chapter 6
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bookInteger Array Indexing in 2D Arrays

Speaking of 2D and higher-dimensional arrays, integer array indexing works the same as in 1D arrays along each axis. If we use only one integer array for indexing, we index along only one axis (axis 0). If we use two arrays separated by a comma, we index along both axes (axis 0 and axis 1).

Indexing only along axis 0 using an array of integers returns a 2D array. When we access elements via such indexing, we group them into a new array. This new array consists of 1D arrays, and grouping them increases the dimensionality by one, resulting in a 2D array.

Indexing along axis 0 and axis 1 using two arrays of integers returns a 1D array.

Note

All integer arrays used for each of the axes must have the same shape.

Now it’s time for an example:

1234567891011121314151617
import numpy as np array_2d = np.array([ [1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6], [7, 8, 9] ]) # Retrieving first and the third row print(array_2d[[0, 2]]) print('-' * 10) # Retrieving the main diagonal elements print(array_2d[[0, 1, 2], [0, 1, 2]]) print('-' * 10) # Retrieving the first and third element of the second row print(array_2d[1, [0, 2]]) # IndexError is thrown, since index 3 along axis 0 is out of bounds print(array_2d[[0, 3], [0, 1]])
copy

Here is an illustration for clarification:

As you can see, we can also combine basic integer indexing and integer array indexing.

Note

Once again, if at least one of the indices is out of bounds, an IndexError is thrown.

Task

You are analyzing the performance metrics of three different products over two criteria, stored in a 2D NumPy array. Use integer array indexing (a Python list) to retrieve the first metric of the first product and the second metric of the third product from performance_metrics using only positive indices.

Switch to desktopSwitch to desktop for real-world practiceContinue from where you are using one of the options below
Everything was clear?

How can we improve it?

Thanks for your feedback!

Speaking of 2D and higher-dimensional arrays, integer array indexing works the same as in 1D arrays along each axis. If we use only one integer array for indexing, we index along only one axis (axis 0). If we use two arrays separated by a comma, we index along both axes (axis 0 and axis 1).

Indexing only along axis 0 using an array of integers returns a 2D array. When we access elements via such indexing, we group them into a new array. This new array consists of 1D arrays, and grouping them increases the dimensionality by one, resulting in a 2D array.

Indexing along axis 0 and axis 1 using two arrays of integers returns a 1D array.

Note

All integer arrays used for each of the axes must have the same shape.

Now it’s time for an example:

1234567891011121314151617
import numpy as np array_2d = np.array([ [1, 2, 3], [4, 5, 6], [7, 8, 9] ]) # Retrieving first and the third row print(array_2d[[0, 2]]) print('-' * 10) # Retrieving the main diagonal elements print(array_2d[[0, 1, 2], [0, 1, 2]]) print('-' * 10) # Retrieving the first and third element of the second row print(array_2d[1, [0, 2]]) # IndexError is thrown, since index 3 along axis 0 is out of bounds print(array_2d[[0, 3], [0, 1]])
copy

Here is an illustration for clarification:

As you can see, we can also combine basic integer indexing and integer array indexing.

Note

Once again, if at least one of the indices is out of bounds, an IndexError is thrown.

Task

You are analyzing the performance metrics of three different products over two criteria, stored in a 2D NumPy array. Use integer array indexing (a Python list) to retrieve the first metric of the first product and the second metric of the third product from performance_metrics using only positive indices.

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