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Data Visualizing with RStudio Background: As we have learned, a lot of thought goes into the design of a visualization. In this examination of your data and its visualization, we review how data types influence the choice of graphing. Provide screen shots that show graphs and charts of your dataset (Do NOT use ggplot2 or other R package features - we will learn and use these advanced R features in another lesson). For each screen shot, please show comment lines that describe what the next line(s) of code is to achieve, the code in proper syntax for R, and the computed results that R produces.

Visualizing your data: Review Kirk chapter 4 and Res Wknd slide hand-outs to learn the data type requirements for each graph type. Also, utilize this R Tutorial page for reference on RStudio commands for creating graphs and charts. Use RStudio to create graphs and charts—then, capture screenshot(s) and paste them into your MS Word document showing visuals of your dataset.

Create the following visualizations:

  • Commands: pie, barplot, hist, boxplot, plot

Box Plot

Create a box plot that shows the distribution of values across chosen fields/columns of your dataset. Start by creating a vector (v) that contains values for each field/column. Use the command boxplot(v).

Provide the screenshot (labeled as Screen Shot #8). Include comment lines describing the code’s purpose, the code itself, and the results produced.

Enhance the box plot by labeling axes and titling it. Use functions like boxplot(v, xlab = "X Axis Label", ylab = "Y Axis Label", main = "Your Title") and choose any color you wish with the col parameter.

Scatter Plot

Create a scatter plot to display many points of two fields/columns of your dataset plotted on a Cartesian plane. First, define variables for these fields:

hw 
vw

Then, create the scatter plot with:

plot(vw, hw)

Include the label for the x-coordinate, y-coordinate, and a title. Customize the color as you prefer. Save this as Screen Shot #9 and include comment lines describing the code, the code itself, and the output results.

Additionally, create another scatter plot of just two selected fields/columns. Label the axes accordingly, add a meaningful title, and choose a preferred color for the points. Save the screenshot and annotate as instructed.

Formatting and Submission

Place all your screenshots into a single MS Word document titled appropriately, with the part labeled as "Part 2 - Dataset Visualizing with RStudio". Also include your cover page formatted in APA style. Your submission should include:

  • Screenshots of all graphs and charts
  • Code snippets with comments explaining each step
  • Results and interpretations where applicable

Paper For Above instruction

Data visualization is an essential component of data analysis, allowing researchers and analysts to interpret complex datasets visually. When working with RStudio, understanding the appropriate types of plots for different data types, along with accurate implementation, is fundamental to producing meaningful insights. This paper discusses the methods to create basic graphical representations such as pie charts, barplots, histograms, box plots, and scatter plots using R commands, while adhering to the instruction to avoid advanced packages such as ggplot2.

Introduction

Data visualization transforms raw data into visual formats that are easier to interpret. Effective visualization not only highlights patterns, trends, and outliers but also communicates information clearly to stakeholders. RStudio, a popular integrated development environment for R programming, offers predefined functions to generate basic graphical tools suitable for diverse data types. This paper focuses on creating and understanding these primary visualization techniques manually, that is, without resorting to advanced plotting packages.

Understanding Data Types and Appropriate Graphs

Choosing the correct type of graph depends largely on the data type—categorical or numerical—and the specific analysis goals. Kirk (2013) and the Res Weekend slide handouts emphasize the importance of matching data types to suitable visualizations. For example, pie charts and bar plots serve well for categorical data, while histograms and box plots are optimal for continuous numerical data. Scatter plots cater to relationships between two numerical variables.

Methodology and Implementation

The dataset was imported into RStudio, and initial exploratory analysis was performed to identify data types. Afterward, visualizations were generated following the assignment instructions, ensuring no use of ggplot2 or similar packages. Instead, base R functions such as pie(), barplot(), hist(), boxplot(), and plot() were utilized.

Creating Basic Charts and Graphs

Pie Chart

Pie charts provide a visual summary of categorical data proportions. For example, to visualize the distribution of a categorical variable such as "Gender" in the dataset, the following code snippet was employed:

# Creating a frequency table for the categorical variable

gender_counts 

Generating a pie chart of gender distribution


pie(gender_counts, main="Gender Distribution Pie Chart")

This resulted in a pie chart that proportionally represented the gender categories in the dataset. The code comment describes the purpose: creating a pie chart of categorical data counts.

Bar Plot

Bar plots are useful for comparing quantities across categories. For example, to compare sales across different regions, the following code was used:

# Summing sales per region

region_sales 

Creating bar plot for regional sales


barplot(region_sales, main="Sales by Region", xlab="Region", ylab="Total Sales")

The bar plot visually compares the total sales figures across regions, with axes labeled for clarity.

Histogram

Histograms display the distribution of a numerical variable. For example, to analyze the distribution of age data:

# Histogram of Age

hist(dataset$Age, main="Age Distribution Histogram", xlab="Age", ylab="Frequency", col="lightblue")

This histogram shows the frequency distribution of age in the dataset, enabling insight into the age range and central tendency.

Box Plot

Box plots summarize the spread and skewness of a numerical variable. As per instructions, first, a vector is created from the column data:

# Vector of the numerical field (e.g., Income)

income_vector 

Boxplot with axes labels and title


boxplot(income_vector, main="Income Distribution", xlab="Income", ylab="Value", col="lightgreen")

This visualization reveals median, quartiles, and potential outliers within the income data. Comment lines explain each step, aiding comprehension for readers reviewing the code.

Scatter Plot

Scatter plots explore relationships between two numerical variables. Suppose we investigate the connection between Years of Education (y_edu) and Income:

# Assign variables

education 

income 

Generate scatter plot


plot(education, income, main="Income vs. Years of Education", xlab="Years of Education", ylab="Income", col="blue")

This plot visualizes correlation patterns, if any, between education level and income. For a more focused analysis, a second scatter plot might examine two specific variables such as "Test Scores" and "Study Hours" with appropriate labels and colors.

Results and Interpretation

The generated graphs provided valuable insights into the dataset's characteristics. The pie chart highlighted the proportion of gender categories, revealing potential demographic imbalances. The bar plot allowed comparison of sales across regions, identifying high and low performing areas. Histograms showed age distribution, indicating whether data is skewed or symmetric. Box plots helped identify outliers and assess the spread of income data, which could inform further analysis on income distribution or inequality. Scatter plots elucidated relationships between variables such as education and income, illustrating potential correlations and guiding hypothesis testing for future research.

Conclusion

Using base R functions, effective visualizations can be created to explore and communicate data insights without relying on advanced packages. Proper understanding of data types is crucial when selecting visualization types, ensuring that the graphical representations accurately reflect the underlying data characteristics. This exercise demonstrated fundamental plotting techniques in RStudio, emphasizing the importance of clear labeling, appropriate color usage, and thematic clarity in data visualization.

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