Gnuplot in Action: Understanding Data with Graphs

Philipp K. Janert

ISBN 10: 1933988398 / ISBN 13: 9781933988399

Edité par Manning, 2009

A propos de cet article

Spuren von Feuchtigkeit / Nasse; Leichte Rillen / Abschurfungen / Risse / Knicke. Statistical data is only as valuable as your ability to analyze, interpret, and present it effectively. Gnuplot is a widely used program for plotting and visualizing data across Unix/Linux, Windows, and Mac systems. As an open-source tool, it is free, actively maintained, and capable of handling large datasets while producing high-quality graphics suitable for publication. However, comprehensive documentation has been lacking, making it challenging for newcomers to grasp its full potential. This book serves as the first thorough introduction to gnuplot, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced features. It provides a tutorial on using gnuplot to extract insights from data, focusing on tricky areas that are often poorly explained. Readers will learn to generate various types of graphs and understand when to use them effectively. Notably, gnuplot requires no programming skills or advanced knowledge of mathematics or statistics, making it accessible for those without a background in data analysis.Beginning with fundamental concepts, the book guides readers through preparing graphs for presentation, including enhancements like arrows and labels. It also delves into advanced topics, such as multi-dimensional graphs and scripting gnuplot for batch jobs or dynamic website graphics. This resource is ideal for individuals in various fields, including DBAs, programmers, business analysts, and process engineers. Purchasi.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Gnuplot in Action: Understanding Data with Graphs
• Éditeur: Manning
• Date de parution: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1933988398
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781933988399
• Reliure: Softcover
• État de l'article: Fair
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Computers & Internet

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Synopsis

HIGHLIGHT

Gnuplot in Action

is the first comprehensive introduction to gnuplot―from

the basics to the power features and beyond. Besides providing a tutorial on

gnuplot itself, it demonstrates how to apply and use gnuplot to extract intelligence

from data.

DESCRIPTION

Statistical data is only as valuable as your ability to analyze, interpret, and present

it in a meaningful way. Gnuplot is the most widely used program to plot and

visualize data for Unix/Linux systems and it is also popular for Windows and the

Mac. It’s open-source (as in free!), actively maintained, stable, and mature. It can

deal with arbitrarily large data sets and is capable of producing high-quality,

publication-ready graphics.

Gnuplot in Action makes gnuplot easy for anyone who needs to do data analysis,

but doesn’t have an education in analytical tools and methods. It’s perfect for

DBAs, programmers, and performance engineers; business analysts and MBAs;

and Six-Sigma Black Belts and process engineers.

One of gnuplot’s main advantages is that it requires no programming skills nor

knowledge of advanced mathematical or statistical concepts.

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 and how to use them to extract actual information from data.

KEY POINTS

• The first book about gnuplot on the market

• Very popular software used worldwide for scientific graphing

• Gnuplot is open-source compatible, with Linux/Unix, Windows, and Mac

• Requires no programming skills or knowledge of statistics

• Makes gnuplot easy for anyone wanting to do data analysis

À propos de l?auteur

Philipp K. Janert

is Chief Consultant at Principal Value, LLC. He has been a

gnuplot user for more than 15 years and regards it as one of the indispensable

tools in his toolbox. He has worked for small start-ups and in large corporate

environments, both in the US and overseas, including several years at

Amazon.com, where he initiated and led several projects to improve Amazon’s

order fulfillment processes. Philipp K. Janert has written about software and

software development for the O’Reilly Network, IBM developerWorks, IEEE

Software, and Linux Magazine. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the

University of Washington. Visit his website at www.principal-value.com.