Is Python better than R?
No.
Just different.
Learn why people love the tidyverse and simply prefer R for statistical analysis and data viz!
3 top-tier books for your convenience.
R for Data Science
by Hadley Wickham
Into the Tidyverse!
The reason why so many R users love R is arguably the tidyverse. Learn the workflow:
- Import
- Tidy
- Transform
- Visualize
- Model
- Communicate
Grab yourself some R for Data Science
R Graphics Cookbook
by Winston Chang
A deep dive into every type of plot:
- Scatterplots
- Heatmaps
- Distribution plots
But let the Hadley Wickham convince you instead:
The R graphics cookbook is a great way to improve your visualisation skills, and it's now available online on for free! #rstats https://t.co/4a0oKkzYSy
— Hadley Wickham (@hadleywickham) April 22, 2019
Pick up a copy of the R graphics cookbook
R in Action
by Rob Kabacoff
Don’t be fooled by the stars. The old version has 4.5 stars at 250+ ratings. This book teaches:
- Data Management
- Data Viz (incl. ggplot2)
- Regression
- Anova
- Advanced methods incl. ML
- Packaging & Reporting
Conclusion
Dive into the tidyverse!
- R for Data Science
- R Graphics Cookbook
- R in Action
Work with statistical analyses and great plotting libraries!