def __gen_random_values(self):
        '''Generate random values based on supplied value ranges

        Returns:
            list: random values, one per tunable variable
        '''

        values = []
        if self._value_ranges is None:
            self._logger.log(
                'crit',
                'Must set the type/range of possible values'
            )
            raise RuntimeError("Must set the type/range of possible values")
        else:
            for t in self._value_ranges:
                if t[0] == 'int':
                    values.append(randint(t[1][0], t[1][1]))
                elif t[0] == 'float':
                    values.append(np.random.uniform(t[1][0], t[1][1]))
                else:
                    self._logger.log(
                        'crit',
                        'Value type must be either an `int` or a `float`'
                    )
                    raise RuntimeError(
                        'Value type must be either an `int` or a `float`'
                    )
        return values
Generate random values based on supplied value ranges

        Returns:
            list: random values, one per tunable variable