Conclusions

1. ggplot2 is a powerful tool for visualizaiton, thanks to the grammar of graphics

2. ggplot code can get very long, and very complicated fast

3. The goal is not to memorize how to do everything, but understand the underlying logic

Cheatsheets are available for quick referral:

• ggplot2 cheat sheet (posit)
• ggplot2 cheat sheet (datacamp)
  
  

Custom themes can also help shorten and simplify code. See this tutorial or book a consultation with the research commons if interested:

• Tutorial
• Book a consultation

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