[Numpy-discussion] Indices of min/max element of an array?

[Alan G Isaac]

On Tue, 6 Dec 2005, Christos Siopis apparently wrote: 
> As a side note, i am wondering if there is a semantic 
> asymmetry in using min() and max() to signify the min/max 
> element in the entire array while argmin() and argmax() 
> signify the min/max element along each axis. 

SciPy arrays function as "expected" in this sense:
>>> import scipy
>>> x=scipy.array([[1,2],[3,4]])
>>> x.max()
4
>>> x.argmax()
3

Note that, as I understand, argmax gives the index from x.flat

Also, the scipy ufuncs max and argmax have the symmetry you 
seek, if I understand correctly.

hth,
Alan Isaac