not getting expected result in matplotlib python

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not getting expected values in y axis ,is there any problem in my code ? plot i m getting, plot expected

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
x_values = list(range(1,1001))

y_values = [ x**2 for x in x_values]
plt.scatter(x_values,y_values,s=40)

plt.title("scattered squares 2",fontsize=15)
plt.xlabel("value",fontsize=14)
plt.ylabel("square of value",fontsize=15)
# Set the range for each axis.
plt.axis([0,1100,0,1100000])
plt.show()

not getting expected values in y axis ,is there any problem in my code ?

@py_kumar maybe upgrade your matplotlib to latest version. I'm not getting scientific notation. — David Erickson
– David Erickson, Commented Dec 6, 2020 at 8:21

PDHide · Accepted Answer · 2020-12-06 07:47:57Z

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using plot is much cleanrer :

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
x_values = list(range(1,1001))

y_values = [ x**2 for x in x_values]

plt.ticklabel_format(style='plain') #< ---- here
plt.title("scattered squares 2",fontsize=15)
plt.xlabel("value",fontsize=14)
plt.ylabel("square of value",fontsize=15)
# Set the range for each axis.
plt.plot(x_values,y_values)
plt.show()

Output:

answered Dec 6, 2020 at 7:47

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PDHide Over a year ago

Why this was downvoted ? Using plot makes the graph looks clearer than axis

Pygirl Over a year ago

I didn't downvote but I guess someone saw this answer as similar to mine that's why.

PDHide Over a year ago

@Pygirl its similar , but using axis makes the graph looks thicker , ploot makes it look more cleaner

Pygirl Over a year ago

If the question is answered through other answer then suggestion related to improvement can be made to other answer via comment :)

PDHide Over a year ago

Sure will do that

Pygirl · Accepted Answer · 2020-12-06 07:26:51Z

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Use plt.ticklabel_format(style='plain') to disable scientific notation.

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
x_values = list(range(1,1001))

y_values = [ x**2 for x in x_values]
plt.scatter(x_values,y_values,s=40)
plt.ticklabel_format(style='plain') #< ---- here
plt.title("scattered squares 2",fontsize=15)
plt.xlabel("value",fontsize=14)
plt.ylabel("square of value",fontsize=15)
# Set the range for each axis.
plt.axis([0,1100,0,1100000])

plt.show()

answered Dec 6, 2020 at 7:26

Pygirl

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py_kumar Over a year ago

working now, is this required in every code ?

Pygirl Over a year ago

plt is used for a current plot so I guess yes but I think there will be a way to make it for everyplot without reusing the same.

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