ANOVA Violin Plot
Fitness Program Results ANOVA
Comparing weight loss outcomes across different exercise regimens.
Output
Python
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
import scipy.stats as stats
np.random.seed(1616)
# Weight loss in kg over 12 weeks
cardio_only = np.random.normal(4.2, 1.8, 50)
strength_only = np.random.normal(3.5, 2.0, 50)
hiit = np.random.normal(5.8, 2.2, 50)
combined = np.random.normal(6.5, 2.5, 50)
F_stat, p_value = stats.f_oneway(cardio_only, strength_only, hiit, combined)
fig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(12, 7), facecolor='#ffffff')
ax.set_facecolor('#ffffff')
colors = ['#F5276C', '#4927F5', '#F5B027', '#6CF527']
parts = ax.violinplot([cardio_only, strength_only, hiit, combined],
positions=[1, 2, 3, 4], showmeans=True, showmedians=True, widths=0.7)
for i, pc in enumerate(parts['bodies']):
pc.set_facecolor(colors[i])
pc.set_alpha(0.6)
pc.set_edgecolor(colors[i])
pc.set_linewidth(2)
parts['cmeans'].set_color('#C82909')
parts['cmeans'].set_linewidth(2.5)
parts['cmedians'].set_color('#1f2937')
for partname in ['cbars', 'cmins', 'cmaxes']:
parts[partname].set_color('#9ca3af')
# Target line
ax.axhline(y=5, color='#22c55e', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, linewidth=1.5)
ax.text(4.45, 5, 'Target', fontsize=8, color='#22c55e', va='center')
labels = ['Cardio Only', 'Strength Only', 'HIIT', 'Combined']
means = [cardio_only.mean(), strength_only.mean(), hiit.mean(), combined.mean()]
# Time commitment and success at bottom
times = ['45min', '30min', '20min', '40min']
success_rates = [68, 52, 78, 85]
for i, (time, rate, color) in enumerate(zip(times, success_rates, colors)):
ax.text(i+1, -2.5, f'{time} | {rate}%', ha='center', fontsize=9, color=color)
# Stats at top
stats_text = f"ANOVA: F={F_stat:.2f}, p={p_value:.4f} | Most Effective: Combined (μ={combined.mean():.1f}kg)"
bbox = dict(boxstyle="round,pad=0.3", facecolor='#fef2f2', edgecolor='#F5276C', lw=2)
ax.text(0.5, 1.02, stats_text, transform=ax.transAxes, fontsize=9, color='#1f2937',
ha='center', va='bottom', fontfamily='monospace', bbox=bbox)
ax.set_xticks([1, 2, 3, 4])
ax.set_xticklabels(labels, fontsize=11, color='#1f2937')
ax.set_ylabel('Weight Loss (kg)', fontsize=12, color='#1f2937', fontweight='500')
ax.set_title('12-Week Exercise Program Comparison\nRandomized Controlled Trial (N=200)',
fontsize=14, color='#1f2937', fontweight='bold', pad=25)
ax.tick_params(colors='#374151')
for spine in ax.spines.values():
spine.set_color('#e5e7eb')
ax.yaxis.grid(True, color='#f3f4f6', linewidth=0.8)
ax.set_axisbelow(True)
ax.set_ylim(-4, 14)
plt.tight_layout()
plt.show()
Library
Matplotlib
Category
Statistical
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