Introduction
Data visualization has become an integral part of data science work flow. Hence, your main tool needs to have strong capabilities on both the fronts – data analysis as well as data visualization. Gone are the days when you could live with a tool which was good only in one of these.
With this change in landscape, R has gained immense popularity because of its awesome data visualization capabilities. With a few lines of code, you can create beautiful charts and data stories. R has awesome libraries to create basic and more evolved visualizations like Bar Chart, Histogram, Scatter Plot, Map visualization, Mosaic Plot and various others. If you’re looking for a quick reference, an R programming language cheat sheet can be incredibly helpful. Here is the cheat sheet of popular visualization for representing data. You can keep this handy for your use.
:For those who want to copy the relevant codes, you can download the PDF version of the sheet here.
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Why is data visualization important in data science, and how does R support it?
Data visualization is crucial for understanding and communicating insights from complex data. R supports this need with powerful libraries for creating a wide range of visualizations, from basic charts to advanced plots.
What are some popular visualization types in R, and where can I find a guide?
Popular visualizations in R include Bar Charts, Histograms, Scatter Plots, and Map visualizations. You can find a comprehensive guide and an R programming language cheat sheet in the article Comprehensive Guide to Data Visualization in R.
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