# std::gamma_distribution::alpha, beta

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RealType alpha() const; | (1) | (since C++11)
RealType beta() const; | (2) | (since C++11)

Returns the distribution parameters the distribution has been constructed with.

1) Returns the α distribution parameter. It is also known as the shape parameter. The default value is 1.0.
2) Returns the β distribution parameter. It is also known as the scale parameter. The default value is 1.0.

### Parameters

(none)

### Return value

1) Floating point value identifying the α parameter
2) Floating point value identifying the β parameter

### See also

param | gets or sets the distribution parameter object (public member function)

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