Название: Illuminating dаta: A hands on guide to data visualization in R
Автор: Eman Ahmad
Издательство: PublishDrive
Год: October 30, 2024
Страниц: 120
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub
Размер: 10.2 MB

This is a research based book, focusing on: "Enhancing Data Interpretation through Visual Storytelling: An Applied Approach Using R and ggplot2". Eman Ahmad's book "Illuminating dаta: A Hands-On Guide to Data Visualization in R" provides an exhaustive guide in using the R programming language to do data visualization. Key topics covered include types of data and variables, basic plots and advanced plots, basic and advanced descriptive statistics, and specific techniques for various types of data visualization. Each chapter explores tools like ggplot2, density plots, histograms, box plots, and Q-Q plots while introducing some foundational statistical concepts including distributions, quantiles, and percentiles. The aim is to focus on real-world application through R code examples, so that one is able to develop practical skills in visual data storytelling and includes a case study of the Gapminder dataset in real-world application.

Data visualization is the translator that translates raw data into human insight. When we visualize data, we take numbers, lists, and stats and transform them into shapes, patterns, and stories. It's like having this magical lens that makes data readable, understandable, and memorable. Instead of having to comb through endless rows of numbers, a quick glance at a graph shows you the trends, spikes, dips, and even outliers in seconds. In simple terms, data visualization is about transmuting data into visuals— in the form of charts and graphs, maps, and any other graphic representation—making complex data not just easier to understand but a lot more.