Obviously the circumstances are terrible, and tragic events are unfolding. Nevertheless, I’m teaching Data Visualization starting Monday and I’m very much looking forward to it!
I’m just jotting some ideas down here – concepts to cover on day one of Data Visualization.
Data Visualization - Tukey’s quotation…
Grammar of Graphics
Example, what is a pie chart…
Discussion: Among the components, what is the hero of data viz. What is the great communicator?
Hadley’s quotation - transferable skill…
Point to ponder: Are you more of a “glamour of graphics” person or a “grammar of graphics” person.
Intro to R and RStudio - console and Rmarkdown
Intro to Tableau Desktop Public Edition
Next week: What is a figure that has made an impact on you? Articulate why…