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Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel and Dr. Elijah Meyer

Welcome to Data Visualization and Transformation, the first course in the Data Science with R Specialization! This course is an introduction to data science and statistical thinking. Learners will gain experience with exploring, visualizing, and analyzing data to understand natural phenomena and investigate patterns, model outcomes, and do so in a reproducible and shareable manner. Topics covered include data visualization and transformation for exploratory data analysis. Learners will be introduced to problems and case studies inspired by and based on real-world questions and data via lecture and live coding videos as well as interactive programming exercises. The course will focus on the R statistical computing language with a focus on packages from the Tidyverse, the RStudio integrated development environment, Quarto for reproducible reporting, and Git and GitHub for version control. The skills learners will gain in this course will prepare them for careers in a variety of fields, including data scientist, data analyst, quantitative analyst, statistician, and much more.

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Syllabus

Hello World
Hello World! Welcome to your first module in earning your specialization in Data Science with R certificate. In the first module, you will learn about what data science is and how data science techniques are used to make meaning from data and inform data-driven decisions. There is also discussion around the importance of reproducibility in science and the techniques used to achieve this. Next, you will learn the technology languages of R, RStudio, Quarto, and GitHub, as well as their role in data science and reproducibility.
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Data and Visualization
In our second module, we'll advance our understanding of R to set the stage for creating data visualizations using tidyverse’s data visualization package: ggplot2. We'll learn all about different data types and the appropriate data visualization techniques that can be used to plot these data. The majority of this module is to help best understand ggplot2 syntax and how it relates to the Grammar of Graphics. By the end of this module, you will have started building up the foundation of your statistical tool-kit needed to create basic data visualizations in R.
Visualizing, transforming, and summarizing types of data
In this module, we will take a step back and learn about tools for transforming data that might not yet be ready for visualization as well as for summarizing data with tidyverse’s data wrangling package: dplyr. In addition to describing distributions of single variables, you will also learn to explore relationships between two or more variables. Finally, you will continue to hone your data visualization skills with plots for various data types.

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Teaches data science to students with no prior experience
Taught by world-renowned data science experts, including Dr. Elijah Meyer and Mine Cetinkaya-Rundel
Develops a foundation in data visualization and transformation, which are crucial skills for data scientists
Uses industry-standard R statistical computing language and Tidyverse packages
Utilizes Quarto for reproducible reporting, which is essential for sharing and collaborating on data science projects
Emphasizes reproducible and shareable research practices, which are vital for scientific integrity

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Summarize Course Materials for Future Reference
Create a comprehensive summary of course materials for easy referencing and improved retention of key concepts.
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  • Go through lecture notes, readings, and other course materials.
  • Identify and extract key concepts, definitions, and examples.
  • Organize the extracted information into a concise summary.
  • Review and update the summary on a regular basis.
Connect with Data Science Professionals
Build your network and gain insights from experienced practitioners in the field of Data Science.
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  • Attend industry meetups and conferences.
  • Join online communities and forums.
  • Reach out to individuals in your professional network.
  • Request informational interviews to learn about their experiences and advice.
Review Tufte's 'Beautiful Evidence'
Build a conceptual foundation for visualizing data effectively and identify influential design principles in data visualization.
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  • Read the book's introduction and chapter 1.
  • Identify and summarize the key principles of data visualization.
  • Examine real-world examples of effective and ineffective data visualizations.
  • Create a short presentation summarizing your key takeaways.
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Practice Plotting Different Data Types with ggplot2
Master the basics of ggplot2 by creating visualizations for different data types, enhancing your ability to communicate data insights effectively.
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  • Load a dataset into R.
  • Create visualizations for numerical, categorical, and time-series data.
  • Customize plot aesthetics, including colors, shapes, and labels.
  • Save and export your visualizations.
Create a Data Visualization Dashboard
Demonstrate proficiency in creating interactive data visualizations that communicate insights clearly and effectively.
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  • Gather and prepare a dataset.
  • Design visualizations that effectively display the key aspects of your data.
  • Use Quarto to create an interactive dashboard.
  • Deploy your dashboard online and share it with others.
Participate in a Data Science Hackathon
Put your skills to the test in a collaborative environment, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
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  • Find a data science hackathon that aligns with your interests.
  • Form a team or join an existing one.
  • Develop a solution to the proposed problem.
  • Present your findings and compete for prizes.
Contribute to the Tidyverse Community
Engage with the broader Data Science community by contributing to Tidyverse packages and sharing your knowledge with others.
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  • Identify a specific package or feature within the Tidyverse ecosystem that you would like to contribute to.
  • Review the project's documentation and familiarize yourself with its development process.
  • Create a pull request with your proposed improvements.

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