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Department of Computer Engineering
xperiment No. 9
E
Program to plot graph using matplotlib library
Date of Performance:19/03/25
Date of Submission:26/03/25
Experiment No. 9
Title:Program to Plot Graphs Using Matplotlib Library
Aim:To study and implement graph plotting using theMatplotlib library in Python.
Objective:Tolearnhowtocreatevisualrepresentationsofdatabyplottingvarioustypesof
graphs, such as line, bar, and scatter plots, using the Matplotlib library.
Theory:
MatplotlibisapowerfulandversatilePythonlibraryusedforcreatingawidevarietyofdata
visualizations. It provides an object-oriented APIforembeddingplotsintoapplicationsand
supports generating both static and interactive graphs.
The core library, [Link], offers functions for creating simple plots such as line
plots, bar charts, scatter plots, and histograms. It acts as a state-based interface, making it
intuitive for beginners to use.
Matplotlib also includes several sub-libraries:
1. [Link]:Usedtocreateandmanagefigures,whicharethecontainersforall
plot elements.
2. [Link]: Handles the plotting area where data is visualized, including axis
labels, limits, and gridlines.
3. [Link]: A lower-level interface thatcontrolsallvisualelements(e.g.,lines,
text, and patches).
4. [Link]: Facilitates creating animated plots for dynamic data
visualization.
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Bycombiningthesesub-libraries,Matplotliballowsextensivecustomizationandfine-tuning
of graphs, making it suitable for academic, professional, and research purposes.
Implementation:
Code:
import [Link] as plt
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
x = [0,1,2,3,4]
y = [0,2,4,6,8]
[Link](figsize=(8,5), dpi=100)
[Link](x, y, 'b^--', label='2x')
x2 = [Link](0, 4.5, 0.5)
[Link](x2[:6], x2[:6]**2, 'r', label='X^2')
[Link](x2[5:], x2[5:]**2, 'r--')
[Link]('Our First Graph!', fontdict={'fontname': 'Comic Sans MS', 'fontsize': 20})
[Link]('X Axis')
[Link]('Y Axis')
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[Link]([0,1,2,3,4])
[Link]()
[Link]('[Link]', dpi=300)
[Link]()
labels = ['A', 'B', 'C']
values = [1,4,2]
[Link](figsize=(5,3), dpi=100)
bars = [Link](labels, values)
patterns = ['/', 'O', '*']
for bar, pattern in zip(bars, patterns):
bar.set_hatch(pattern)
[Link]('[Link]', dpi=300)
[Link]()
# Load Gas Prices Data
gas = pd.read_csv(r"C:\Users\Dell\OneDrive\Desktop\gas_prices.csv")
[Link](figsize=(8,5))
[Link]('Gas Prices over Time (in USD)', fontdict={'fontweight':'bold', 'fontsize': 18})
[Link]([Link], [Link], 'b.-', label='United States')
[Link]([Link], [Link], 'r.-')
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[Link]([Link], gas['South Korea'], 'g.-')
[Link]([Link], [Link], 'y.-')
[Link]([Link][::3].tolist() + [2011])
[Link]('Year')
[Link]('US Dollars')
[Link]()
[Link]('Gas_price_figure.png', dpi=300)
[Link]()
# Load FIFA Data
fifa = pd.read_csv(r"C:\Users\Dell\OneDrive\Desktop\fifa_data.csv")
bins = [40,50,60,70,80,90,100]
[Link](figsize=(8,5))
[Link]([Link], bins=bins, color='#abcdef')
[Link](bins)
[Link]('Number of Players')
[Link]('Skill Level')
[Link]('Distribution of Player Skills in FIFA 2018')
[Link]('[Link]', dpi=300)
[Link]()
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# Preferred Foot
left = [Link][fifa['Preferred Foot'] == 'Left'].shape[0]
right = [Link][fifa['Preferred Foot'] == 'Right'].shape[0]
[Link](figsize=(8,5))
[Link]([left, right], labels=['Left', 'Right'], colors=['#abcdef', '#aabbcc'], autopct='%.2f %%')
[Link]('Foot Preference of FIFA Players')
[Link]('[Link]', dpi=300)
[Link]()
# Weight Distribution
[Link](figsize=(8,5), dpi=100)
[Link]('ggplot')
fifa['Weight'] = fifa['Weight'].astype(str).[Link]('lbs', '').astype(float)
light = [Link][[Link] < 125].shape[0]
light_medium = [Link][([Link] >= 125) & ([Link] < 150)].shape[0]
medium = [Link][([Link] >= 150) & ([Link] < 175)].shape[0]
medium_heavy = [Link][([Link] >= 175) & ([Link] < 200)].shape[0]
heavy = [Link][[Link] >= 200].shape[0]
weights = [light, light_medium, medium, medium_heavy, heavy]
labels = ['under 125', '125-150', '150-175', '175-200', 'over 200']
[Link](weights, labels=labels, explode=(.4,.2,0,0,.4), pctdistance=0.8, autopct='%.2f %%')
[Link]('Weight of Professional Soccer Players (lbs)')
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[Link]('[Link]', dpi=300)
[Link]()
# Box Plot Comparison
[Link](figsize=(5,8), dpi=100)
[Link]('default')
barcelona = [Link][[Link] == "FC Barcelona", 'Overall']
madrid = [Link][[Link] == "Real Madrid", 'Overall']
revs = [Link][[Link] == "New England Revolution", 'Overall']
bp = [Link]([barcelona, madrid, revs], tick_labels=['FC Barcelona','Real Madrid','NE
Revolution'], patch_artist=True, medianprops={'linewidth': 2})
[Link]('Professional Soccer Team Comparison')
[Link]('FIFA Overall Rating')
for box in bp['boxes']:
[Link](color='#4286f4', linewidth=2, facecolor='#e0e0e0')
[Link]('[Link]', dpi=300)
[Link]()
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Outputs:
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Conclusion:Mastering Matplotlib is a must for anyoneworking in data science, engineering,
or research, as it allows you to create clear and effective visualizations. This powerful Python
library helps turn raw data into insightful charts, graphs, and plots, making complex trends
and patterns easy to understand. Whether you're analyzing datasets, running simulations, or
presenting research results, being skilled with Matplotlib improves the way you communicate
data. It helps ensure your reports, presentations, and real-world applications are both accurate
and easy to interpret.
