R Workshop Series #6: Data Visualization with R

Overview

This advanced workshop focused on creating publication-quality data visualizations using R. We explored various chart types—from simple graphs to sophisticated layered visuals—leveraging R’s built-in functions along with packages like ggplot2 and lattice. The session helped participants select the best visualization techniques for different data scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and compare popular R visualization packages.
  
• Understand the grammar of graphics using ggplot2.
  
• Create charts for univariate and bivariate data.
  
• Layer and customize visualizations to convey data insights effectively.
  
• Filter and manipulate data with tidyverse functions.

Key Skills Gained

• Advanced data visualization techniques
  
• Mastery of ggplot2 and lattice
  
• Layered chart creation
  
• Data manipulation with tidyverse
  
• Visual storytelling