Quickest way of plotting scientific histograms

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The quickest way to plot scientific histograms from unsorted data is by using gnuplot, which allows for easy and professional-looking visualizations. Users can also consider importing data from a unicode text file into Open Office or Excel, utilizing their capabilities to handle delimiters similar to .CSV files. This approach simplifies the process compared to more complex tools like ROOT. For effective results, learning the style-altering commands in gnuplot can enhance the visual quality of the plots.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with gnuplot for plotting data visualizations
  • Basic understanding of data import processes in Open Office or Excel
  • Knowledge of handling unicode text files
  • Understanding of data delimiters and formatting
NEXT STEPS
  • Learn advanced gnuplot commands for customizing histogram aesthetics
  • Explore data import techniques in Open Office and Excel for various file formats
  • Research methods for processing unicode text files in data analysis
  • Investigate alternative plotting libraries such as Matplotlib for Python
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This discussion is beneficial for data scientists, researchers, and students who need to create histograms from raw data efficiently and effectively.

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I've tried a few methods of plotting histograms from unsorted data, but they're all extremely involved (ROOT) or look very "childish" (online tools).

What's the easiest way of plotting a histogram from a unicode text file with numbers in it?

Thanks in advance - need the histograms for some project work.
 
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For easy and (if you bother to learn the style-altering commands) professional looking plots of not-too-complicated data I recommend gnuplot.
 
You might be able to import the file into Open Office or Excel in the same way that a .CSV file can be imported. I know there are different options in Open Office for setting delimiters.
 

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