Introduction to Bioinformatics

Prep readings:

• Class notes
• Files:
  • numerical.pl
  • diabetes.txt

In this assignment, we wish to:

• learn how to read numerical data with Perl
• learn how to analyze numerical data with Perl

1. Review both files above using Notepad or your favorite editor.
2. Run the Perl program and indicate an input filename of diabetes.txt.
3. Observe the output of the program.
4. Modify the program to calculate the average blood pressure value across all patients.
5. After determining the average blood pressure value, modify the program to cycle through each line of patient data and indicate whether each patient's data indicates a blood pressure value above or below the average of all patients.
6. Post your completed files on your course Web page. Choose whatever names you prefer, but place the files near the heading, "Practice with Numerical Analysis in Perl."