Contour Plots

View Multidimensional Relationships in Two Dimensions

The Contour Plot command in the Graph menu constructs contours of a response in a rectangular coordinate system. A contour plot shows a three-dimensional surface in two dimensions. Contours delineate changes in the third dimension.

Here are some of the options available with the Contour platform:

• specify the number of contour levels

• choose to plot contour lines or filled contours

• show or hide data points

• label contours with response values

• define and use a custom coloring scheme

Figure 10.1 Examples of Contour Plots 

Contents

Example of a Contour Plot

Example Using the Contour Platform

Example of a Contour Plot in Graph Builder

Launch the Contour Plot Platform

Contour Plot in JMP

Contour Plot Platform Options

Fill Areas in Contour Plots

Customize a Contour Plot

Contour Plot Save Options

Use Formulas to Specify Contours

Additional Example of Contour Plots

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