Save space in faceted plots
Faceting1 is probably the most distinctive feature that defined the early success and wide adoption of ggplot2. Small-multiples are often a great dataviz choice.2 But one common problem is when...continue reading.
Author: Ilya Kashnitsky
Show all data in the background of your faceted ggplot
One of the game-changing features of ggplot2 was the ease with which one can explore the dimensions of the data using small multiples.1 There is a small trick that I...continue reading.
Easily re-using self-written functions: the power of gist + code snippet duo
Quite often data processing or analysis needs bring us to write own functions. Sometimes these self-defined functions are only meaningful and useful within a certain workflow or even a certain...continue reading.
The easiest way to radically improve map aesthetics
Since R community developed brilliant tools to deal with spatial data, producing maps is no longer the privilege of a narrow group of people with very specific almost esoteric knowledge,...continue reading.
Were there too many unlikely results at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar?
FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar saw many surprising results. In fact, too many – some would argue. From the unbelievable loss of Argentina to Saudi Arabia at the very...continue reading.
demographeR’s notes
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What is life expectancy? and (even more important) what it isn’t
This post is based on my previous Twitter thread.continue reading.
What is life expectancy? And, even more important, what it isn’t
It really is a remarkable achievement and maybe a lot of luck that the world mundanely operates with such a complex indicator as life expectancy. Unlike many statistics and quantities...continue reading.
What is life expectancy? And, even more important, what it isn’t
It really is a remarkable achievement and maybe a lot of luck that the world mundanely operates with such a complex indicator as life expectancy. Unlike many statistics and quantities...continue reading.
Show all data in the background of your faceted ggplot
One of the game-changing features of ggplot2 was the ease with which one can explore the dimensions of the data using small multiples.1 There is a small trick that I...continue reading.
Dotplot – the single most useful yet largely neglected dataviz type
I have to confess that the core message of this post is not really a fresh saying. But if I was given a chance to deliver one dataviz advise to...continue reading.
Dotplot – the single most useful yet largely neglected dataviz typ
Important I have to confess that the core message of this post is not really a fresh saying. But if I was given a chance to deliver one dataviz advise...continue reading.
Zotero hacks: unlimited synced storage and its smooth use with rmarkdown
Here is a bit refreshed translation of my 2015 blog post, initially published on Russian blog platform habr.com. The post shows how to organize a personal academic library of unlimited...continue reading.
Zotero hacks: unlimited synced storage and its smooth use with rmarkdown
Note Here is a bit refreshed translation of my 2015 blog post, initially published on Russian blog platform habr.com. The post shows how to organize a personal academic library of...continue reading.
See you in Barcelona this summer
Have you been feeling lately that you are missing out the coolest skill-set in academia? Here is you chance to cut in and dive into R. In July BaRacelona Summer...continue reading.
See you in Barcelona this summer
Have you been feeling lately that you are missing out the coolest skill-set in academia? Here is you chance to cut in and dive into R. In July BaRacelona Summer...continue reading.
Compare population age structures of Europe NUTS-3 regions and the US counties using ternary color-coding
On 28 November 2018 I presented a poster at Dutch Demography Day in Utrecht. Here it is:continue reading.
Compare population age structures of Europe NUTS-3 regions and the US counties using ternary color-coding
On 28 November 2018 I presented a poster at Dutch Demography Day in Utrecht. Here it is: The poster compares population age structures, represented as ternary compositions in three broad...continue reading.
sjrdata: all SCImago Journal & Country Rank data, ready for R
SCImago Journal & Country Rank provides valuable estimates of academic journals’ prestige. The data is freely available at the project website and is distributed for deeper analysis in forms of...continue reading.
sjrdata: all SCImago Journal & Country Rank data, ready for R
SCImago Journal & Country Rank provides valuable estimates of academic journals’ prestige. The data is freely available at the project website and is distributed for deeper analysis in forms of...continue reading.
