There are existing functions and packages to make heatmaps in R, but when the data is irregular, it's worth going custom.Tags: R

China has been among the world's largest polluters. Beijing, a manufacturing powerhouse, has long been infamous for its poor air quality and hazy skies. The post Beijing and its Air Quality first appeared on Data Science Blog.

Introduction Whether we like it or not, winning medals, especially gold medals, at the Olympic Games holds immense importance for every country, including the United States. A medal is a source of national pride that reflects strength and commands respect from others. I developed a user-friendly shiny app that allows …

Debates about which is best are useless. Go with what works for you, and never mind the rest.Tags: Python, R, tools

Process the data into a usable format, which makes the visualization part more straightforward.Tags: Illustrator, Python, R

Matthew Jané made a small R package called Theme Park, which is meant…Tags: Barbie, ggplot, Matthew Jané, Oppenheimer, R, theme

If you’re looking to switch or just want to expand your skills, this…Tags: Python, R, Stephanie Lo

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In a cross between unit charts and variable width bar charts, we can show total counts and relative proportions at the same time.Tags: R

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Achim Zeileis and Paul Murrell provide a rundown of the more user-friendly color…Tags: color, R

Nathaniel Yellin, a 16-year-old student, has concluded a new study that reveals the significant gender bias in the sports media coverage of female athletes and, in particular, college basketball players. Yellin has pursued his passions for sports, data science and inspiring change through the creation of an organization and interactive …

Introduction Ever wonder why an Uber ride home from work costs you less than a Lyft for the same distance from the airport to your home? There are multiple factors involved in determining the price of a ride. Aside from demand and supply, time of day, and weather conditions can …

It was my great pleasure to present last week to the NYC Data Hackers on the topic of Copilot for R. If you haven't come across Copilot before, it's like an AI-based pair programmer that suggests new lines of code, and perhaps entire functions, based on context. In the presentation …

Introduction Oxford Language Dictionary defines bitcoin as “a type of digital currency in which a record of transactions is maintained and new units of currency are generated by the computational solution of mathematical problems, and which operates independently of a central bank." It was first introduced in 2008 as a …

Introduction Oxford Language Dictionary defines bitcoin as “a type of digital currency in which a record of transactions is maintained and new units of currency are generated by the computational solution of mathematical problems, and which operates independently of a central bank." It was first introduced in 2008 as a …

Show change over time and geography with smooth transitions.Tags: animation, R

There can be a lot of misconceptions on the topic of crime in the US and whether it is rising or falling. The news and media are American's main sources for understanding the state of crime in the country, and it can be difficult to get the full picture. According …