Scientific graphing and statistical analysis software for research visualization
Learn about GraphPad Prism's powerful capabilities for creating scientific strip charts
GraphPad Prism is a comprehensive scientific graphing and statistical analysis software designed specifically for researchers and scientists. It provides excellent tools for creating publication-quality strip charts and time series visualizations.
Why GraphPad Prism is the preferred choice for scientific strip chart applications
Designed specifically for scientific research with built-in statistical tests, curve fitting, and analysis tools that are essential for laboratory and clinical research.
Produces publication-ready graphics that meet the high standards required for scientific journals, with precise control over every visual element.
Combines data visualization with statistical analysis, allowing researchers to perform tests and generate results directly within the same software.
Excellent data organization capabilities with structured data tables, making it easy to manage complex experimental datasets and time series data.
Automated statistical analysis and curve fitting capabilities that reduce manual calculations and ensure consistent, reproducible results.
Widely used in the scientific community with extensive support, tutorials, and examples specifically designed for research applications.
Follow these detailed steps to create scientific strip charts in GraphPad Prism
Start by creating a new Prism project and setting up a data table with the appropriate structure for time series data.
Enter your time series data into the data table, ensuring proper formatting and organization for strip chart visualization.
Create an XY graph from your data table and configure it for strip chart display with appropriate settings.
Customize the graph appearance, axes, colors, and formatting to create a professional scientific strip chart.
Enhance your strip chart with statistical analysis, trend lines, and other scientific features available in Prism.
Practical configuration examples and real-world applications for GraphPad Prism strip charts
// GraphPad Prism Strip Chart Setup
// Data Table: XY table with time series data
// Graph Type: XY Graph
// Analysis: Time series analysis
// Data Organization:
// Column A: Time (X-axis)
// Column B: Value 1 (Y-axis)
// Column C: Value 2 (Y-axis)
// Column D: Value 3 (Y-axis)
// Graph Settings:
GraphType = "XY";
XAxis = "Time";
YAxis = "Values";
DataPoints = 1000;
UpdateMode = "RealTime";
// Analysis Options:
StatisticalAnalysis = "TimeSeries";
TrendLine = "Linear";
ConfidenceInterval = 95;
SignificanceLevel = 0.05;
// Appearance Settings:
LineStyle = "Solid";
LineWidth = 2;
PointStyle = "None";
ColorScheme = "Scientific";
// Export Settings:
Resolution = "300 DPI";
Format = "TIFF";
ColorMode = "RGB";
This configuration example shows how to set up a basic strip chart in GraphPad Prism with proper data organization, graph settings, and analysis options for scientific applications.
// Multi-Channel Strip Chart Configuration
// Supporting multiple data channels with statistical analysis
// Data Structure:
// Column A: Time (X-axis)
// Column B: Temperature (Y-axis)
// Column C: Pressure (Y-axis)
// Column D: Flow Rate (Y-axis)
// Graph Configuration:
GraphType = "XY";
MultipleYAxes = true;
LegendPosition = "Bottom";
ColorScheme = "Scientific";
// Series Configuration:
Series1 = {
Name: "Temperature",
Color: "Red",
LineStyle: "Solid",
LineWidth: 2,
YAxis: "Left"
};
Series2 = {
Name: "Pressure",
Color: "Blue",
LineStyle: "Solid",
LineWidth: 2,
YAxis: "Right"
};
Series3 = {
Name: "Flow Rate",
Color: "Green",
LineStyle: "Solid",
LineWidth: 2,
YAxis: "Left"
};
// Statistical Analysis:
TrendAnalysis = "Linear";
CorrelationAnalysis = true;
DescriptiveStatistics = true;
ConfidenceIntervals = 95;
// Export Settings:
PublicationQuality = true;
Resolution = "300 DPI";
Format = "EPS";
ColorMode = "CMYK";
This advanced configuration demonstrates how to create a multi-channel strip chart with multiple Y-axes, different colors for each series, and comprehensive statistical analysis suitable for scientific publications.
// Advanced Strip Chart with Curve Fitting
// Including trend analysis and curve fitting capabilities
// Data Configuration:
DataTable = "XY";
TimeColumn = "A";
ValueColumn = "B";
DataPoints = 2000;
// Curve Fitting Options:
CurveFitting = {
Method: "Nonlinear",
Model: "Exponential",
InitialValues: "Auto",
Constraints: "None",
GoodnessOfFit: "R-squared"
};
// Trend Analysis:
TrendLine = {
Type: "Polynomial",
Order: 2,
ConfidenceInterval: 95,
DisplayEquation: true,
DisplayRSquared: true
};
// Statistical Tests:
StatisticalTests = {
NormalityTest: "Shapiro-Wilk",
CorrelationTest: "Pearson",
SignificanceLevel: 0.05,
MultipleComparisons: "Bonferroni"
};
// Graph Appearance:
Appearance = {
BackgroundColor: "White",
GridLines: "Major",
AxisLabels: "Scientific",
FontSize: 12,
LineWidth: 2
};
// Export Configuration:
Export = {
Format: "PDF",
Resolution: "600 DPI",
ColorMode: "CMYK",
EmbedFonts: true,
PublicationReady: true
};
This advanced configuration includes curve fitting, trend analysis, statistical tests, and publication-ready export settings, demonstrating GraphPad Prism's comprehensive scientific analysis capabilities.
See how GraphPad Prism strip charts are used in actual scientific research applications
Laboratory Research
Research laboratories use GraphPad Prism strip charts to analyze experimental data, monitor laboratory measurements, and visualize research findings for scientific publications.
Clinical Studies
Medical researchers and clinicians use GraphPad Prism strip charts to analyze patient data, monitor clinical parameters, and visualize medical research findings.
Academic Research
Universities and research institutions use GraphPad Prism strip charts for academic research, student projects, and educational demonstrations of scientific concepts.