How do I fix my Python function for checking spread in a list?

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Asked By CuriousCoder92 On

I'm working on a Python function that checks if values in a list are spaced out correctly based on a given threshold. The function, `dataSpread`, takes a list of numbers, a current value to add, and an integer threshold. My goal is for it to return True if all values are separated by at least the threshold amount. For instance, if I input the list [2, 4, 6, 8] with a threshold of 2, it should return True. However, when I test it with [1, 2, 6] and the same threshold, it incorrectly returns True when it should be False. I'm unsure where my logic is going wrong and would appreciate any insights!

3 Answers

Answered By LogicLover88 On

Your description mentions a 'current value,' but I don't see how you're using it effectively in your checks. When you add the current value to the list, what logic are you applying? The main goal here is to make sure that each pair of consecutive values in your sorted data is less than or equal to the threshold, right? Maybe break that down a bit more!

Answered By DebuggingDiva24 On

You might want to start using a debugger to step through your code. It can really help you see how the variables change throughout the function. Understanding the flow line by line could uncover where things go awry.

Answered By CodeCrafter69 On

You're on the right track with using the threshold, but it seems your code only checks if the spread is less than or equal to the threshold. It doesn't handle cases where the values exceed the threshold properly. Consider revisiting your comparison logic. Right now, you're using ">=", but that may not give you the outcome you're looking for.

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