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Formatted data tables
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Here are the key concepts you should understand about Prism’s data tables:
| • | The format of a Prism data table determines what kinds of graphs you can make and what kind of analyses you can perform. It is important that you choose a format that is appropriate for your data. |
| • | You are not limited to one data table per file. Store an entire project in one file, creating as many data tables as you need. |
| • | Prism can plot error bars from raw data. You don’t have to enter SD or SEM values, although you can. The most important choice in setting up a data table, is how you want Prism to create your error bars. |
| • | A data table can have only one X column. When you enter your data, you need to carefully choose which values you place in the X column. |
The choice you make about how to format your data table is important. If you don't choose the appropriate kind of data table, you won't be able to make the kind of graph you want or perform the analyses you had in mind. If you get stuck, however, you can always Change the data table format.
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