public member function
<random>

std::cauchy_distribution::a

result_type a() const;
Parameter a
Returns distribution parameter a associated with the cauchy_distribution.

This parameter is known as the peak location parameter of the Cauchy distribution, which determines the shift to either side of the distribution shape.

This parameter is set on construction.

Parameters

none

Return value

Distribution parameter a associated with the object (its mode).

Complexity

Constant.

See also