Data Science
Day-3
Data Visualization-
Matplotlib
DEEPAK T. GURAO
Matplotlib Library
Visualization is an important part of storytelling, we can gain a lot of information from
data by simply just plotting the features of data. Python provides a numerous number
of libraries for data visualization,
What is Matplotlib
Matplotlib is a powerful and versatile open-source plotting library for Python, designed
to help users visualize data in a variety of formats.Seaborn aims to make visualization
the central part of exploring and understanding data.
If you want to convert your boring data into interactive plots and graphs,
Matplotlib is the tool for you
Key Features of Matplotlib
Versatile Plotting: Create a wide variety of visualizations, including line plots, scatter plots, bar
charts, and histograms.
Extensive Customization: Control every aspect of your plots, from colors and markers to labels
and annotations.
Seamless Integration with NumPy: Effortlessly plot data arrays directly, enhancing data
manipulation capabilities.
High-Quality Graphics: Generate publication-ready plots with precise control over aesthetics.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Use Matplotlib on Windows, macOS, and Linux without issues.
Interactive Visualizations: Engage with your data dynamically through interactive plotting
features.
What is Matplotlib Used For?
Matplotlib is a Python library for data visualization, primarily used to create static, animated, and
interactive plots. It provides a wide range of plotting functions to visualize data effectively.
Key Uses of Matplotlib:
Basic Plots: Line plots, bar charts, histograms, scatter plots, etc.
Statistical Visualization: Box plots, error bars, and density plots.
Customization: Control over colors, labels, gridlines, and styles.
Subplots & Layouts: Create multiple plots in a single figure.
3D Plotting: Surface plots and 3D scatter plots using mpl_toolkits.mplot3d.
Animations & Interactive Plots: Dynamic visualizations with FuncAnimation.
Integration: Works well with Pandas, NumPy and Jupyter Notebooks.
Different Types of Plots in Matplotlib
Matplotlib offers a wide range of plot types to suit various data visualization needs. Here are some
of the most commonly used types of plots in Matplotlib:
1. Line Graph
2. Bar Chart
3. Histogram
4. Scatter Plot
5. Pie Chart
6. 3D Plot
and many more..
Installation of matplotlib
Library
Import Matplotlib: Start by importing matplotlib.pyplot as plt.
Create Data: Prepare your data in the form of lists or arrays.
Plot Data: Use plt.plot() to create the plot.
Customize Plot: Add titles, labels, and other elements using methods
like
plt.title(), plt.xlabel(), and plt.ylabel().
Display Plot: Use plt.show() to display the plot.
Scatter Plot: plt.scatter()
plt.xlabel(), plt.ylabel(), plt.title():
These functions are used to add descriptive labels to the axes and a title to the plot,
improving readability.
Output
Pie Plot:
Matplotlib Bars
