Try:
xpts <- 2^(0:4)
x <- 2^runif(100, 0,4)
y <- rnorm(100)
plot( log(x, base=2), y, xlab='x', xaxt='n' )
axis(1, at=log(xpts, base=2), lab=xpts)
plot(x,y) # for comparison
see ?par and ?axis for details
--
Gregory (Greg) L. Snow Ph.D.
Statistical Data Center
Intermountain Healthcare
greg.snow at imail.org
801.408.8111
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> dear,
>
> I am trying to plot a standard plot, but I want the x axis to be
> 1,2,4,8,16 with equal intervals between them on plot.
>
> I will appreciate some help.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Irina
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>
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