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Abstract Details

Activity Number: 446
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Graphics
Abstract - #306090
Title: ggplot2: A Layered Grammar of Graphics
Author(s): Hadley Wickham*+
Companies: Rice University
Address: 7500 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Keywords: ggplot2 ; graphics ; visualisation
Abstract:

This talk will introduce you to the theory behind ggplot2, a layered grammar of graphics. You will see how it builds upon previous work, particularly Leland Wilkinson's "The grammar of graphic" and how it is a powerful tool for the critique of graphical displays of data.


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