A Detailed Guide to ggplot colors

Posted on Tue 14 May 2019 in R • Tagged with R, ggplot, colorsLeave a comment

In this guide, you'll learn how to incorporate your own custom color palettes into your ggplot graphs. You'll be able to differentiate between setting a static color and mapping a variable in your data to a color palette so that each color represents a different level of the variable. And you'll learn specifically how to customize color palettes for both continuous and categorical data in ggplot using the built-in ggplot color functions.

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10 Steps to Better Graphs in R

Posted on Tue 07 May 2019 in R • Tagged with R, graph, ggplotLeave a comment

Over the last 5 years, I have created a LOT of graphs. And let me tell you, they haven't all been pretty. But with each new graph that I've created, I've improved my knowledge of what works and what doesn't. In this post, I share the 10-step graphing checklist I've developed to increase my impact and ability to drive change in an organization.

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One Step to Quickly Improve the Readability and Visual Appeal of ggplot Graphs

Posted on Fri 03 May 2019 in R • Tagged with R, axis, tips, ggplotLeave a comment

We're all attracted to simple and visually appealing graphs. Unfortunately, we often don't put in the necessary effort to make sure our own graphs live up to their potential. In this guide, I'll show you how you can quickly and easily improve the readability of your ggplot graphs with a simple change to your axis titles!

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Detailed Guide to the Bar Chart in R with ggplot

Posted on Wed 01 May 2019 in R • Tagged with R, ggplot, geom_bar, bar chart, bar graph, barplotLeave a comment

A bar chart is one of the most powerful ways to communicate data with a broad audience. This detailed guide to the bar chart in R will teach you how to create a ggplot bar chart using the geom_bar function!

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Getting a Data Science Job is not a Numbers Game!

Posted on Mon 29 April 2019 in R • Tagged with R, Jobs, Data Science Job, Career AdviceLeave a comment

Getting a data science job should not be a numbers game. Here's how to focus on your specific strengths to identify the job opportunities where you'll find the most success.

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A Detailed Guide to the ggplot Scatter Plot in R

Posted on Wed 24 April 2019 in R • Tagged with R, ggplot, scatter plot, geom_pointLeave a comment

A simple scatter plot can be one of the most powerful ways to convey graphical information. This detailed guide to the scatter plot in R will teach you how to create a ggplot scatter plot using the geom_point function

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Generating the Ultimate List of 41 Data Science Podcasts by Crowdsourcing Google Results

Posted on Fri 19 April 2019 in R • Tagged with R, Data Science Podcasts, Analytics Podcasts, Data Visualization Podcasts, Machine Learning PodcastsLeave a comment

I created the most extensive list of data science podcasts available by crowdsourcing results from Google search into this my own ultimate list of 41 data science podcasts.

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A Detailed Guide to Plotting Line Graphs in R using ggplot geom_line

Posted on Wed 17 April 2019 in R • Tagged with R, ggplot, line graph, geom_lineLeave a comment

Simple line graphs are one of the most powerful ways to convey graphical information. This detailed guide to plotting line graphs in R will teach you how to use with ggplot and geom_line to make your own line graphs in R

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R Programmers Earn More than Python Programmers

Posted on Mon 15 April 2019 in R • Tagged with R, NewsLeave a comment

At least globally, that is. According to the 2019 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, R users globally reported earning an average of $64k per year, $1k more than the $63k reported by Python developers. In the United States, that situation reverses, with Python programmers earning $116k and R programmers $108k.

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Announcement: Register by Friday for Free R Training Sessions

Posted on Wed 10 April 2019 in R • Tagged with R, TrainingLeave a comment

I run this blog because I want to help you learn to be a better R user! But in order to do that, I need to know more about where you are in your journey and the kinds of problems you're facing.

So, I'm excited to announce that ...

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