This class covers the creation of data visualizations using the ggplot2 package in R. This is a flipped class and the third part of a series: Introduction to RData Wrangling in R, and Data Visualization in R. Upon registration, you will receive links to workshop materials (PowerPoint slideslecture videos, and practice exercises) that you can view on your schedule. During the class, you will learn how to solve the exercise problems.

Upon completing this class, you should be able to:

  • create various graphical summaries of data
  • describe the “grammar” of ggplot2 functions
  • build custom visualizations with ggplot2

Prerequisites: Target Audience: R users who already have a working understanding of the basic functionality of R and working with data in R. Before taking this class, participants should be able to use R to:

  • perform simple calculations
  • identify and compare data types
  • use existing functions
  • write simple functions
  • load external packages
  • import and export data
  • merge datasets
  • transform data
  • create basic summaries of data

Level: intermediate

What should you do to prepare before attending this class: Upon registration, you will receive links to workshop materials (PowerPoint slides, lecture videos, and practice exercises) that you can view on your schedule.

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