Welcome to this project-based course Data Visualization using ggplot2 and dplyr in R. In this project, you will learn how to manipulate data with the dplyr package and create beautiful plots using the ggplot2 package in R.
Data Visualization using dplyr and ggplot2 in R
Data Visualization using dplyr and ggplot2 in R
Instructor: Arimoro Olayinka Imisioluwa
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4.9
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Intermediate level
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2 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Understand the use of tidyverse, the dplyr and the ggplot2 package
Manipulate the gapminder dataset using different dplyr verbs
Create different plots from the results of dplyr verbs using ggplot2
Skills you'll practice
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Import packages & dataset
Scatterplots
Additional Aesthetics: Color & Size Aesthetics
Facetting
Visualizing summarized data: Scatterplots
Visualizing summarized data: Line plots
Visualizing summarized data: Bar plots
Visualizing summarized data: Histograms
Visualizing summarized data: Boxplots
Recommended experience
Basic understanding of the use of R
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BS
5
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2022
Really solid explanation for basics types of visualizations using ggplot2. Would receommend for anyone trying to practice.
KF
5
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2023
This was a very well structured and easy to follow project. Made ggplot very easy.
KM
4
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2022
Great instructor. The course material may need some updating to reflect updates in dplyr.
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