Frequently Asked Questions

Overflow Warning in libwwz.wwz

Q: What does the warning “/libwwz/wwz.py:234: RuntimeWarning: overflow encountered in double scalars” mean and how can I resolve it?

A: This warning message indicates that a mathematical operation in the libwwz.wwz module resulted in a number too large for a Python floating-point scalar to represent. This often occurs in operations like division where the denominator is a very small number close to zero.

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Data Preprocessing and Validation: Ensure that your input data is correctly preprocessed and within expected ranges to prevent such numerical issues.

2. Adjust Algorithm Parameters: Tweaking parameters controlling the computation can sometimes prevent the occurrence of extreme values.

3. Alternative Mathematical Approaches: Consider using a different computational method or algorithm that is more robust to extreme values if adjustments do not resolve the issue.

4. Handling the Warning: If the warning does not critically impact your application and the results are still valid, you may suppress or catch the warning using Python’s warnings module, but exercise caution.

5. Check Computational Environment: Ensure that your Python environment and dependencies are correctly set up and updated. For example in google colaboratory these warnings are not encountered.