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First Figures: Data Visualization with Matplotlib: Uncharted

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First Figures

Build your first line charts and learn the figure, axes, and labels that make them readable.

Data Visualization with Matplotlib
Unit 1 of 12
20 lessons
162 min
420 XP

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1Why Pictures WinRecognize the claim a chart reveals faster than a table of the same values.InteractiveConcept8 min20 XPOpen
2Anatomy of a ChartMatch the visible parts of a chart to their jobs.InteractiveConcept8 min20 XPOpen
3Your First PlotCreate a Figure and Axes, then draw one line over given values.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
4Two Lists, One LinePair each x value with the y value at the same list position.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
5The Two APIsExplain why explicit Axes methods are safer than state based plotting calls.InteractiveConcept8 min20 XPOpen
6Title ItGive a chart a concise title through its Axes.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
7Label the AxesLabel both axes with quantities and units.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
8show() Does Nothing HereRecognize that the workbench captures every open Figure without a show call.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
9Color and WidthSet a line color and width that give it visual priority.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
10Markers on the LineAdd circular markers when individual readings matter.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
11A Second LinePlot and identify two series on the same Axes.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
12Grid UnderfootAdd a light positional guide beneath a line.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
13Frame the DataSet axis limits that give the data useful context.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
14Read Before You BuildChoose the claim a line chart can support before styling it.InteractiveConcept8 min20 XPOpen
15Fix the Mismatched ListsRepair unequal x and y list lengths after reading the plotting error.CodeConcept8 min20 XPOpen
16Steps This WeekBuild a complete single series chart from a prose brief.CodePractice8 min20 XPOpen
17Two Cities, One FrameCompare two city series with labels, a legend, and shared limits.CodePractice8 min20 XPOpen
18The Build ChecklistOrder a reliable chart building and review process.InteractiveConcept8 min20 XPOpen
19Chart or TableIdentify cases where exact small data belongs in a table.InteractiveConcept8 min20 XPOpen
20First Figures Mastery CheckBuild a fully framed line chart from a prose specification.CodeMastery check10 min40 XPOpen

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