Learn ggplot2 in R for Data Visualization

Data Visualization is essential for data analysis and data science, so become an expert in ggplot from scratch!

Created by: Clara Granell, PhD
Complex Systems Researcher & Data Visualization Expert

What Will I Learn?

• Use ggplot2 starting from the grounds up. No more confusion with ggplot!
• Create publication-ready plots in seconds
• Learn how to import data into ggplot correctly
• Customize the appearance of your plot using the theme system
• Create your own custom plots: e.g. lollipop plots, dumbbell plots
• Learn the basics of R that you need to start plotting
• Learn how to do statistical transformations on your data before plotting
• Understand of the grammar of graphics, the theory behind ggplot2
• Learn why ggplot2 is the current best option for Data Visualization
• Learn the structure of a plot in ggplot and its components
• Learn how to use the different ggplot geometries
• Learn how to use the different position adjustments in ggplot
• Learn how to use scales properly: color, position, date and other
• Learn how to use scales in manual and identity mode
• Learn the different coordinate systems and how to apply them
• Learn how to draw small multiples in ggplot using the faceting system
• Learn how to draw basic plots, like scatter plots, line plots, or bar charts
• Learn how to display distributions: e.g. histograms, density plots, boxplots, violin plots
• Learn how to draw maps: from background maps to annotated choropleth maps
• Learn how to make highlighted faceted charts
• Learn how to make any plot look professional
• (Don't tell anyone, but you'll also learn how to draw pie charts)

Requirements

• No previous experience with ggplot2 is required
• No previous experience with R is required, a crash course on R is offered at the beginning
• Basic knowledge of using any programming language

Target audience

• Any person who wants to learn how to use ggplot2 from a grounded perspective
• Data Scientists interested in learning the current cutting-edge tool for Data Visualization
• Scientists/researchers that need to present complex data beautifully
• Data Analysts that need to plot and communicate data at some point
• Data Journalists that want to learn how to plot data
• UI/UX designers that want to learn how to use ggplot for showing data