Data Visualisation with R : 111 Examples

"This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of creating presentation graphics using R, based on 111 detailed and complete scripts. It shows how bar and column charts, population pyramids, Lorenz curves, box plots, scatter plots, time series, radial polygons, Gantt charts, heat maps, bump charts, mosaic and balloon charts, and a series of different thematic map types can be created using R's Base Graphics System. Every example uses real data and includes step-by-step explanations of the figures and their programming. This second edition contains additional examples for cartograms, chord-diagrams and networks, and interactive visualizations with Javascript. The open source software R is an established standard and a powerful tool for various visualizing applications, integrating nearly all technologies relevant for data visualization. The basic software, enhanced by more than 14000 extension packs currently freely available, is intensively used by organizations including Google, Facebook and the CIA. The book serves as a comprehensive reference guide to a broad variety of applications in various fields. This book is intended for all kinds of R users, ranging from experts, for whom especially the example codes are particularly useful, to beginners, who will find the finished graphics most helpful in learning what R can actually deliver. Features and Benefits Offers a comprehensive introduction to creating presentation graphics with R Presents the complete code of 111 examples from various fields Includes step-by-step explanations of the programming of figures, based on real data."--Publisher "This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of creating presentation graphics using R, based on 111 detailed and complete scripts. It shows how bar and column charts, population pyramids, Lorenz curves, box plots, scatter plots, time series, radial polygons, Gantt charts, heat maps, bump charts, mosaic and balloon charts, and a series of different thematic map types can be created using R's Base Graphics System. Every example uses real data and includes step-by-step explanations of the figures and their programming. This second edition contains additional examples for cartograms, chord-diagrams and networks, and interactive visualizations with Javascript. The open source software R is an established standard and a powerful tool for various visualizing applications, integrating nearly all technologies relevant for data visualization. The basic software, enhanced by more than 14000 extension packs currently freely available, is intensively used by organizations including Google, Facebook and the CIA. The book serves as a comprehensive reference guide to a broad variety of applications in various fields. This book is intended for all kinds of R users, ranging from experts, for whom especially the example codes are particularly useful, to beginners, who will find the finished graphics most helpful in learning what R can actually deliver. [Also the book offers] a comprehensive introduction to creating presentation graphics with R Presents the complete code of 111 examples from various fields Includes step-by-step explanations of the programming of figures, based on real data."-- Back cover This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of creating presentation graphics using R, based on 100 detailed and complete scripts. It shows how bar and column charts, population pyramids, Lorenz curves, box plots, scatter plots, time series, radial polygons, Gantt charts, heat maps, bump charts, mosaic and balloon charts, and a series of different thematic map types can be created using R?s Base Graphics System. Every example uses real data and includes step-by-step explanations of the figures and their programming. The open source software R is an established standard and a powerful tool for various visualizing applications, integrating nearly all technologies relevant for data visualization. The basic software, enhanced by more than 7000 extension packs currently freely available, is intensively used by organizations including Google, Facebook and the CIA. The book serves as a comprehensive reference guide to a broad variety of applications in various fields. This book is intended for all kinds of R users, ranging from experts, for whom especially the example codes are particularly useful, to beginners, who will find the finished graphics most helpful in learning what R can actually deliver. Features and Benefits Offers a comprehensive introduction to creating presentation graphics with R Presents the complete code of 100 examples from various fields Includes step-by-step explanations of the programming of figures, based on real data Front Matter ....Pages i-xx Data for Everybody (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 1-4 Front Matter ....Pages 5-5 Structure and Technical Requirements (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 7-24 Implementation in R (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 25-75 Beyond R (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 77-87 Regarding the Examples (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 89-92 Front Matter ....Pages 93-93 Categorical Data (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 95-190 Distributions (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 191-238 Time Series (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 239-301 Scatter Plots (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 303-326 Maps (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 327-383 Illustrative Examples (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 385-411 Interactive Visualisation with Highcharts and Mapael (Thomas Rahlf)....Pages 413-446 Back Matter ....Pages 447-451