Data Visualizations with ggplot2 in R

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.

Beginner

41 Lessons

10h

Certificate of Completion

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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This course includes

1 Assessment

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6 Quizzes

This course includes

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283 Playgrounds

6 Quizzes

Course Overview

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, l...Show More

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

What You'll Learn

An understanding of data visualization principles and applying them effectively

Course Content

Welcome to the Course

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

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

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

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

Boxplot Violin Plot Ridgeline Plot Heatmaps Correlation Matrix Time Series Plots More Charts with ggplot2 Quiz on Advanced Plots using ggplot2

Plot Customization

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.

Building Interactive Plots

2 Lessons

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

Uber Data Analysis Using the R Language

Project

Summing Up

1 Lesson

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

Appendix

2 Lessons

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

Final Assessment

Assessment

Stock Data Analysis with R

Project

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