[MATHEMATICA issue] Convergence on data?

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The discussion centers around the use of Mathematica for analyzing a dataset related to convergence, specifically involving plotting dates and calculating averages. Participants explore how to effectively utilize Mathematica's features for this task, while also expressing varying levels of familiarity with the software.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in using Mathematica for plotting data and calculating averages, seeking suggestions.
  • Another participant suggests checking the format of the data and provides a link to Mathematica's documentation for plotting date-related data.
  • A participant acknowledges their lack of experience with Mathematica and mentions familiarity with other software like SPSS and Excel, indicating a desire to learn Mathematica through this task.
  • It is noted that Mathematica has built-in linear regression routines that could be useful for the analysis.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the best approach to take with Mathematica, and multiple perspectives on the software's usability and features are presented.

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The discussion lacks specific details about the dataset's structure and the exact requirements for the analysis, which may affect the applicability of suggested solutions.

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Individuals interested in using Mathematica for data analysis, particularly those transitioning from other software platforms or seeking to learn more about its functionalities.

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Hi all,
Due to my idiotic uncapability with mathematical software, I'm unable in using Mathematica (8.0) for a very trivial issue.
I've a set from different countries data and I have to study a descriptive convergence, but I'm unable. The matter is simply putting the dates on a plot and work on it, creating an average line and taking distances with actual points.
Any suggestion would be warmely appreciated


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Since I don't have much information about the form of your data I'm trying to guess here. Is your data in the form {{date,value},{date,value}...} or can you make up a little data like that? If so then peek at http://reference.wolfram.com/mathematica/ref/DateListPlot.html and see some examples of how to plot date related data.

If that isn't helpful enough then please provide a little more information about the form of your data and how you want it displayed and I'll see if I can help you get it working.
 
Hey Bill,
I'm grateful for your appreciated help, it seems you got the point, despite my confuse picture of the mess. The real thing is that I never used Mathematica, only TSP, SPSS, and other econometrics-stuff. For sure using Excel (or SPSS) for this kind of problems seem to be quite immediate, but I wanted to exploit this simple task as an opportunity to learn Mathematica.

I'll review your material indepth this evening (Italy time) and give you an answer as soon as I can.

Thanks again!
 
Mathematica has at least a couple of "ready-to-use" ("prêt-à-porter") linear regression routines (functions).
 
Thanks for the help, I appreciate!

I'm sorry that I'd been away for awhile, but I had to format my pc and go back to my hometown. I'll be back as soon as possible!
 

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