About this course: A data product is the production output from a statistical analysis. Data products automate complex analysis tasks or use technology to expand the utility of a data informed model, algorithm or inference. This course covers the basics of creating data products using Shiny, R packages, and interactive graphics. The course will focus on the statistical fundamentals of creating a data product that can be used to tell a story about data to a mass audience.
Created by: Johns Hopkins University
Taught by: Brian Caffo, PhD, Professor, Biostatistics
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Taught by: Jeff Leek, PhD, Associate Professor, Biostatistics
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Taught by: Roger D. Peng, PhD, Associate Professor, Biostatistics
Bloomberg School of Public Health
| Basic Info |
Course 9 of 10 in the
Data Science Specialization.
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| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
| User Ratings |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Course Overview
In this overview module, we'll go over some information and resources to help you get started and succeed in the course.
1 video, 5 readings
Shiny, GoogleVis, and Plotly
Now we can turn to the first substantive lessons. In this module, you'll learn how to develop basic applications and interactive graphics in shiny, compose interactive HTML graphics with GoogleVis, and prepare data visualizations with Plotly.
24 videos, 2 readings
Graded: Quiz 1
WEEK 2
R Markdown and Leaflet
During this module, we'll learn how to create R Markdown files and embed R code in an Rmd. We'll also explore Leaflet and use it to create interactive annotated maps.
12 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Quiz 2
Graded: R Markdown and Leaflet
WEEK 3
R Packages
In this module, we'll dive into the world of creating R packages and practice developing an R Markdown presentation that includes a data visualization built using Plotly.
5 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Quiz 3
Graded: R Markdown Presentation & Plotly
WEEK 4
Swirl and Course Project
Week 4 is all about the Course Project, producing a Shiny Application and reproducible pitch.
3 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Course Project: Shiny Application and Reproducible Pitch
FAQs
How It Works
Coursework
Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.
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Creators
Johns Hopkins University
The mission of The Johns Hopkins University is to educate its students and cultivate their capacity for life-long learning, to foster independent and original research, and to bring the benefits of discovery to the world.
Pricing
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| Access to course materials | Available | Available |
| Access to graded materials | Not available | Available |
| Receive a final grade | Not available | Available |
| Earn a shareable Course Certificate | Not available | Available |
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