Chapter 7. Data Analysis and Visualization

In this chapter, we will be discussing the concepts of data visualization, plotting, and interactive computing using matplotlib, pandas, and IPython. Data visualization is the process of presenting data in graphic or pictorial form. This will help understand information from data easily and quickly. By "plotting," we mean representing the dataset in the form of a graph to show the relationship between two or more variables. By "interactive computing," we mean the software that accepts input from the user. Generally, these are commands to be processed by the software. After accepting the input, the software performs processing as per the command entered by the user. These concepts will be accompanied by example programs.

In this chapter, we will be covering the following topics:

• Concepts associated with plotting, using matplotlib
• Types of the plots, using sample programs
• The fundamental concepts of pandas
• The pandas structures...