Gnuplot in Action, a tutorial on gnuplot, also demonstrates how to apply & use gnuplot to extract intelligence from data. Particular attention is paid to tricky or poorly-explained areas. You will learn how to apply gnuplot to actual data analysis problems. This book looks at different types of graphs that can be generated with gnuplot and will discuss when & how to use them to extract actual information from data.
One of gnuplot's main advantages is that it requires no programming skills nor knowledge of advanced mathematical or statistical concepts. Gnuplot in Action assumes you have no previous knowledge of either gnuplot or statistics & data analysis. The books starts out with basic gnuplot concepts, then describes how to get a graph ready for final presentation & to make it look \\"just right\\" by including arrows, labels, & other decorations. Next the book looks at advanced concepts, such as multi-dimensional graphs & false-color plots. The author also describes advanced applications of gnuplot, such as how to script gnuplot so that it can run unattended as a batch job, and how to call gnuplot from within a CGI script to generate graphics for dynamic websites on demand.
What's inside:
- Creating graphs with gnuplot; Data transformations & filters;
- Preparing/polishing graphs for final presentation; Publishing graphs in print or on the Web;
- Using gnuplot's power features; Gnuplot scripting & programming;
- Types of graphs & when to use them; Techniques of graphical analysis;
- How to build, install, & develop for gnuplot; Command & Opt.