Have you ever stumbled upon a chart in a reputable publication like The New York Times and wondered how it was created? Maybe you’ve even tried to recreate it in R, but couldn’t quite get it right. Well, wonder no more! I recently came across a viral NYTimes chart and just had to recreate it in R. In this post, I’ll walk you through the process of recreating a professional-looking chart using R.
The original chart was a masterpiece of data visualization, and I was determined to figure out how to recreate it. After some trial and error, I finally nailed it. And the best part? You can do it too! With just a few simple steps, you can take your data visualization skills to the next level.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive in and see how it’s done. And if you’re interested in learning more, be sure to check out the video tutorial that accompanies this post.