How to Filter in R: A Detailed Introduction to the dplyr Filter Function

Posted on Mon 08 April 2019 in R • Tagged with R, dplyr, filter, How ToLeave a comment

Data wrangling. It's the process of getting your raw data transformed into a format that's easier to work with for analysis.

It's not the sexiest or the most exciting work.

In our dreams, all datasets come to us perfectly formatted and ready for all kinds of sophisticated ...

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How to Create a Bar Chart Race in R - Mapping United States City Population 1790-2010

Posted on Thu 04 April 2019 in R • Tagged with R, Bar Chart Race, How ToLeave a comment

In my corner of the internet, there's been an explosion over the last several months of a style of graph called a bar chart race. Essentially, a bar chart race shows how a ranked list of something--largest cities, most valuable companies, most-followed Youtube channels--evolves over time. Maybe you've ...

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You Need to Start Branding Your Graphs. Here's How, with ggplot!

Posted on Wed 27 February 2019 in R • Tagged with R, Branding, How ToLeave a comment

In today's post I want to help you incorporate your company's branding into your ggplot graphs. Why should you care about this? I'm glad you asked!

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Have you ever seen a graph that looks like this? Of course you have! This is the default ggplot theme, and ...

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