Basic Analysis and Graphing - SAS

Chapter 18 Creating Cell Plots 459
Example of a Cell Plot
Example of a Cell Plot
This example uses the Dogs.jmp sample data table, which contains histamine level measurements for 16
dogs that were given two different drugs. The histamine levels were taken at zero, one, three, and five
minutes. Examine the variation in the histamine levels for each drug.
1. Open the Dogs.jmp sample data table.
2. Select the third row from the bottom (row 14).
3. Select Graph > Cell Plot.
4. Select drug, hist0, hist1, hist3, and hist5 and click Y, Response.
5. Click OK.
The report window appears.
Figure 18.2 Dogs.jmp cell plot
two colors
for drug
missing value
selected row
From Figure 18.2, notice the following:
• There are two types of drugs, represented by two distinct colors.
• Histamine levels are assigned colors from a gradient of blue to red.
• Any missing values are delineated by an X.
• The third row from the bottom is selected, and black lines appear next to the cells.
Launch the Cell Plot Platform
Launch the Cell Plot platform by selecting Graph > Cell Plot.