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Mapping with R

R has become a popular and reproducible option for supporting spatial and statistical analysis. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how to plot x/y coordinates; how to generate thematic chloropleths with US Census and other federal data; import shapefiles; and create interactive maps on the web.

Prerequisites

NOTE:  If you bring your laptop, follow steps below to prepare (although R & RStudio are installed on lab computers).

  1. Use a cloud version of R, or install R & RStudio in advance (instructions)
  2. Install the tidyverse, tidycensus, tigris, and sf packages in advance (instructions)

The content of the workshop may be recorded. Cameras will capture the instructor station and the display screen. Ambient audio, including verbal audience  participation, will be included on the recording. Registration for the workshop indicates consent. If you are uncomfortable with a recording being published please contact the instructor at anytime prior to the conclusion of the workshop.

Related LibGuide: R: Mapping and Geospatial by Mark Thomas

Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Bostock 023 Training Room
Campus:
West Campus
Categories:
Data and Visualization  
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Event Organizer

Drew Keener
Mark Thomas
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