How to use facet_grid in ggplot2
This tutorial will show you how to use facet_grid in ggplot2. Specifically, it will show you how to use facet_grid to create small multiple charts. facet_grid is fairly easy to...continue reading.
Category: Visualisation
Open Workshop: Data Visualization in R and ggplot2, January 25th in Munich
The first time we at STATWORX are organizing a workshop for anyone who wants to learn more about data and graphics. Our “Data Visualization in R and ggplot2” workshop is...continue reading.
A ggplot2 tutorial for beginners
This blog post is a fairly comprehensive ggplot2 tutorial for beginners. If you’re new to R and ggplot, this ggplot2 tutorial will cover a few things: What ggplot2 is The...continue reading.
Using Python with Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS)
Using Python with SQL Server 2017 SSRS should not be an obstacle, since the framework and the technology is the same as with R language. With SQL Server 2017, Python...continue reading.
How to use to facet_wrap
This tutorial will teach you how to use facet_wrap to create small multiple charts in ggplot2. The small multiple design is an incredibly powerful (and underused) data visualization technique. facet_wrap...continue reading.
How to use geom_line in ggplot2
This tutorial will show you how to use geom_line to create line charts with ggplot2. Using geom_line is fairly straight forward if you know ggplot2. But if you’re a relative...continue reading.
Explore Your Dataset in R
Simple exploratory data analysis (EDA) using some very easy one line commands in R.continue reading.
Multilevel Modeling Solves the Multiple Comparison Problem: An Example with R
Multiple comparisons of group-level means is a tricky problem in statistical inference. A standard practice is to adjust the threshold for statistical significance according to the number of pairwise tests...continue reading.
Data + Art STEAM Project: Final Results
The final results of the Data + Art STEAM project with Forest Hill Junior and Senior Public School in Toronto!continue reading.
Looking at Fertility in R
Fertility is something people don’t typically discuss openly in the US, which isn’t a surprise because it is an incredibly personal topic. In fact, it’s really difficult to even write...continue reading.
How we use emojis
Once upon a time, we at STATWORX used Slack just as a messenger, but than everything changed when emojis came… Since then, we use them for all kinds of purposes....continue reading.
GeoJSON Version of CBC Quebec Ridings Hex Cartograms with Example Usage in R
The CBC covered the recent (as of the original post-time on this blog entry) Quebec elections and used a well-crafted hex grid map to display results: They have a great...continue reading.
Open Workshop: Data Visualization in R and ggplot2, November 8th in Frankfurt
The first time we at STATWORX are opening our doors for anyone who wants to learn more about data. Our “Data Visualization in R and ggplot2” workshop is designed for...continue reading.
Taking Data Democracy On The Road
I’m taking data democracy on the road with podcasts and conference talks!continue reading.
Data visualization with statistical reasoning: formats for showing uncertainty
This blog post is one of a series highlighting specific images from my book Data Visualization: charts, maps and interactive … Morecontinue reading.
PCA plot with fill, color, and shape all together
When I plotted the PCA results (e.g. scatter plot for PC1 and PC2) and was about to annotate the dataset with different covariates (e.g. gender, diagnosis, and ethic group), I...continue reading.
Create stylish tables in R using formattable
Enhance your data storytelling skills by creating display tables with pizazz.continue reading.
Differences in Word Use Across Music Genres in Pitchfork Album Reviews
In this post we will return to the data on Pitchfork music reviews, parts of which I’ve analyzed previously. The goal of this post will be to gain an understanding...continue reading.
R from the turn of the century
Last week I spent some time reminiscing about my PhD and looking through some old R code. This trip down memory lane led to some of my old R scripts...continue reading.
Data visualization with statistical reasoning: seeing uncertainty with the bootstrap
This blog post is one of a series highlighting specific images from my book Data Visualization: charts, maps and interactive … Morecontinue reading.
