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Gain insights into using ggplot2 in R to create compelling visualizations. Learn about scatter plots, bar charts, customizing themes, and building interactive maps to enhance data storytelling.

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Data visualization in R using ggplot2 is an essential skill for data professionals and enthusiasts to efficiently discover and convey insights from datasets. Mastering ggplot2 allows you to uncover hidden patterns and trends in data, boosting decision-making and storytelling for a wide range of audiences. In this comprehensive course, you’ll begin by learning data visualization principles and the grammar of graphics. Progressing to ggplot2’s core functionalities, you’ll create scatter plots, bar charts, line graphs, histograms, and more explore advanced visualization through customizations and themes to create visually engaging plots. You’ll also be building interactive visualizations and captivating maps. By the end of this course, you’ll confidently generate engaging data visualizations in R, transforming yourself into an effective data communicator. You’ll also be able to elevate your data visualization skills with ggplot2 and excel as a data storyteller while enhancing your data science career.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

An understanding of data visualization principles and applying them effectively

Working knowledge of ggplot2 in R and its diverse features

The ability to apply grammar of graphics, including aesthetics and annotations for complex, layered visualizations

A mastery of ggplot2 components for impactful charts

Hands-on experience creating data visualizations using ggplot2 extension packages

Hands-on experience developing visualizations in ggplot2, including faceted, interactive plots, and maps

An understanding of data visualization principles and applying them effectively

Content

41 Lessons6 Quizzes1 Assessment

Welcome to the Course

4 Lessons

Get familiar with data visualization using ggplot2, ideal for data professionals and R beginners.

Course Overview

Who Should Take the Course?

Introduction to Data Visualization

Quiz on Basics of Data Visualization

Introduction to ggplot2

6 Lessons

Look at the fundamentals of ggplot2, focusing on its grammar of graphics, layered elements, and advanced aesthetics.

Getting Started with the ggplot2 Package

Grammar of Graphics in R

Elements of Grammar of Graphics

Aesthetics in the ggplot2 Package

Aesthetics and Annotation in ggplot2

Quiz on Grammar of Graphics

Drawing Basic Plots Using ggplot2

6 Lessons

Work your way through creating scatter plots, line charts, bar charts, histograms, and pie charts using ggplot2.

Scatter Plot

Line Chart

Bar Chart

Histogram and Density Plot

Pie and Donut Charts

Quiz on Basic Plots Using ggplot2

Advanced Plots

8 Lessons

Apply your skills to creating advanced plots like boxplots, violin plots, and heatmaps.

More Charts with ggplot2

Quiz on Advanced Plots using ggplot2

Plot Customization

7 Lessons

Dig deeper into enhancing ggplot2 visualizations with themes, titles, fonts, colors, lines, and legends.

Built-In Themes in ggplot2

Additional Themes in ggplot2

Adding Titles and Subtitles to Plots with ggplot2

Customizing Fonts and Colors with ggplot2

Customizing Lines with ggplot2

Customizing Legends and Margins with ggplot2

Quiz on Plot Customization in ggplot2

Creating Panel of Plots

5 Lessons

Investigate methods for arranging multiple plots using faceting, patchwork, cowplot, and ggpubr in ggplot2.

Faceting in ggplot2

Combining Plots with the patchwork Package

Multiple Plots with the Cowplot Package

Mixing Plots with the ggpubr Package

Quiz on Creating Panel of Plots

Building Interactive Plots

2 Lessons

Master interactive plotting with ggiraph and enhance ggplot2 maps using plotly for dynamic data visualization.

Interactive Plots with the ggiraph Package

Adding Interactivity to ggplot2 Maps with Plotly

Uber Data Analysis Using the R Language

Project

Summing Up

1 Lessons

Sharpen your skills in creating effective visualizations with ggplot2 for dynamic reports.

Conclusion

Appendix

2 Lessons

Get started with installing ggplot2 and leveraging diverse reference datasets for robust data visualizations.

Library Installation and Setup

Dataset References

Final Assessment

Assessment

Stock Data Analysis with R

Project

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Course Author:

Devashree Madhugiri

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