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Plotting curves with different scales in the same graph - (Oct/30/2009 )

I want to plot in the same graph two curves corresponding to two drugs' dose-response curves. The problem is that the concentrations are very different (nM values for drug A and microM for drug B...). How can I put these 2 curves in only 1 graph, but with a logarithmic scale in the x axis?

I'm using Excel or Statview or SPSS...

Thanks!

-cardosopedro-

You can change the scale of your axis in Excel by double clicking on it and then marking the option logarithmic scale.

-Chakchel-

In Excel - double-click on plot to open "Format data series" window, then choose "Axis" and pick "Secondary axis".

-K.B.-

Thanks for the answers. I'll try it.

-cardosopedro-

K.B. on Oct 30 2009, 07:17 PM said:

In Excel - double-click on plot to open "Format data series" window, then choose "Axis" and pick "Secondary axis".


It worked. However, Excel created another y axis for the 2nd curve. But, what I want is a 2nd scale for the x axis. Thanks again and I hope you can help me.

-cardosopedro-