Week 03: Data visualization with ggplot2

Published

September 2, 2026

Overview

The grammar of graphics and building publication-quality plots.

Readings

Wickham et al., R for Data Science Chapters 1–2 (Data Visualization)

  • The grammar of graphics
  • Aesthetics, geoms, and layers
  • Facets, scales, and themes
  • Saving and exporting figures

Slides

Slides will be posted before class.

Additional Resources

Additional resources and code examples will be added as the semester progresses.

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