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Plotting with Matplotlib


Section One - Plotting with Matplotlib

In section one of this textbook, you will learn how to plot using matplotlib, a widely used plotting package in the Python programming language.

Learning Objectives

After completing this section of the Scientist’s Guide to Plotting Data in Python online textbook, you will be able to:

  • Explain the matplotlib object-oriented approach to plotting.
  • Create different types of plots using matplotlib.
  • Customize plots (including labels and colors) using matplotlib.
  • Create figures with multiple plots using matplotlib.
Section 1. Plotting with Matplotlib
Chapter 1 : Intro to Plotting with Matplotlib

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