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Activity Number: 212
Type: Roundtables
Date/Time: Monday, August 1, 2016 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Graphics
Abstract #319416
Title: Graphics Software: Favorites and Best Practices
Author(s): Amelia McNamara*
Companies: Smith College
Keywords: data visualization ; statistical software ; statistical graphics
Abstract:

There are many tools available for the production of statistical graphics and data visualizations. Most of us are familiar with R, d3.js, Tableau, plot.ly, and even Excel. But there are many other bespoke packages out there. During this roundtable, we will discuss our favorite (and not-so-favorite) graphics software packages. In particular, I am hoping we can discuss the tradeoffs between a GUI and a programming language in the context of sketching, exploring, and creating production graphics. If there is interest, it could be useful to discuss the variety of end-user needs related to statistical graphics, from novices to experts.


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