In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to create a variety of data visualizations using the powerful ggplot package in R. By the end of the session, you will be able to produce scatter plots, boxplots, and barplots, set universal plot settings, and apply faceting to efficiently display data subsets. Additionally, you will explore how to modify plot aesthetics, such as axis labels and colors, and build complex, customized plots from data in a data frame. This workshop is ideal for beginners looking to enhance their data visualization skills in R.
Pre-Workshop Preparations:
Download and install the latest version of R: https://www.r-project.org/
Download and install RStudio: https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/#download
Download the provided dataset from the Workshop materials section at the bottom of this page.
Dataset