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Data Visualization: A Practical Introduction
"Data Visualization: A Practical Introduction" serves as a guide for individuals, even those new to R, on how to effectively visualize data using the R programming language and the ggplot2 package. The book emphasizes the principles behind creating insightful and honest graphs, going beyond mere aesthetics to focus on clear communication and accurate representation. It introduces the "grammar of graphics" implemented by ggplot2, teaching readers to build plots layer by layer by mapping data variables to visual elements. Furthermore, it covers essential R skills for data manipulation using the tidyverse, addresses common pitfalls in visualization, and explores advanced techniques like working with models and maps, always stressing the importance of reproducible code and thoughtful design choices.
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