Simple Histogram using Mathematica - please

In summary, to generate a simple histogram in Mathematica v7 with columns representing 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, etc. and labels centered underneath each column, you can use the HistogramCategories option with the Range function. However, there doesn't seem to be an option to adapt the scale in version 7.
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AaronMartin
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Hi. I am new to using Mathematica v7 and would like to know how to generate a very simple histogram.

The data is:

data = {1.5, 2, 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 1.5, 3, 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3.5, 0, 1, 4, 2, 0.5, 1, 0, 2, 1.5, 0, 1.5}

I can generate the histogram using Histogram[data] but how do I set the histogram to generate columns that represent 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, ... etc with the columns labeled with those values centred underneath each column? Is it possible also to have the x-axis label centred underneath the chart?

Thank you to anyone who can help me out.
 
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You can try something like
Code:
Histogram[data, HistogramCategories -> Range[Min[data], Max[data], 1/2]]
There doesn't seem to be an option to adapt the scale though (I found somewhere the option Ticks -> IntervalCenters, although it gives me errors).
 
  • #3
Thank you. HistogramCategories and IntervalCenters appears to be in a previous version of Mathematica and not in version 7. If anyone knows what they have been changed to in version 7, I'd appreciate your help!
 

1. What is a simple histogram?

A simple histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data. It consists of a series of bars, with each bar representing a range of values and the height of the bar indicating the frequency or count of data points falling within that range.

2. How can I create a simple histogram using Mathematica?

To create a simple histogram using Mathematica, you can use the built-in function Histogram[data], where data is the numerical dataset you want to plot. You can also specify other options such as the number of bins and the range of values to be included in the histogram.

3. What are the benefits of using Mathematica to create a histogram?

Using Mathematica to create a histogram offers several benefits, including the ability to customize the appearance of the histogram, easily update the histogram with new data, and perform statistical analysis on the data, such as calculating mean, median, and standard deviation.

4. Can I add labels and titles to my histogram in Mathematica?

Yes, you can add labels and titles to your histogram in Mathematica. You can use the PlotLabel and FrameLabel options to add a title and labels to the x and y axes, respectively. You can also use the PlotLegends option to add a legend to your histogram.

5. Can I export my histogram from Mathematica to a different file format?

Yes, you can export your histogram from Mathematica to various file formats, including PNG, JPEG, PDF, and more. You can use the Export["filename", histogram] function to save your histogram to a specific file format. You can also use the Save function to save your histogram as a Mathematica notebook (.nb) file.

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