how to load in multiple data sets in matlab

To load multiple datasets in MATLAB, you can use the load function in a loop. Here's an example that demonstrates how to load and store multiple data sets into an array or cell array.

If your datasets have similar structures (e.g., same variables), you can store them in a cell array. If they have different structures, you can use a struct array.

Here's an example using a cell array:

main.m
% Initialize the cell array to store the datasets
dataSets = cell(1, N); % N is the number of datasets

for i = 1:N
    % Load each dataset into a temporary variable
    tempData = load(sprintf('datafile%d.mat', i));
    
    % Store the data in the cell array
    dataSets{i} = tempData;
end
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And here's an example using a struct array:

main.m
% Initialize the struct array to store the datasets
dataSets = struct('data', [], 'filename', '');

for i = 1:N
    % Load each dataset into a temporary variable
    tempData = load(sprintf('datafile%d.mat', i));
    
    % Store the data and filename in the struct array
    dataSets(i).data = tempData;
    dataSets(i).filename = sprintf('datafile%d.mat', i);
end
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In both cases, make sure to replace 'datafile' with the actual name of your data file, and N with the total number of datasets you want to load.

By using these methods, you can easily access and manipulate multiple datasets in MATLAB.

Tags: matlab, data loading

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