Structuring Data for Effective Visualization

1 unit

A primer on techniques for acquiring and structuring data in preparation for visualization. We will discuss common data formats (CSV, XML, and JSON) and how to access and translate from one format to another. Students will gain familiarity with the R language via the RStudio environment, as well as d3.js for interactive web-based visualizations. Students will develop concrete skills in preparing data for exploratory data analysis, as well as documenting workflows for reproducibility.