The PolicyViz Podcast Unlocking Data Communication: Unleashing the Power of R with David Keyes
Dec 18, 2024
David Keyes, author of "R for the Rest of Us," shares insights on using R for data communication and visualization, aimed at those without a strong statistics background. He demystifies R, discussing how to create consistent and visually appealing outputs using R Markdown and Quarto. David also explores qualitative analysis in R, automation for data sharing, and the power of R in enhancing workflows. With practical tips for beginners, listeners will feel empowered to embrace data visualization without the intimidation of complex statistics!
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David's Path to R
- David Keyes has a PhD in anthropology and initially focused on qualitative research.
- He transitioned to quantitative work and learned R, finding it valuable even without complex statistics.
Focus on Data Communication
- David Keyes's book, "R for the Rest of Us," focuses on data communication and visualization, not statistical analysis.
- The book starts with data visualization and covers workflows like Quarto and R Markdown.
Creating Tables in R
- If already using R for reporting, create tables directly within R using packages like GT.
- This avoids copy-pasting errors from other software like SPSS, SAS, or Stata.
