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DKU Data and Visualization Resources: Data Analysis and Visualization Resources

One-stop resources for data and visualization needs of the DKU Community

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On this page, you have access to resources on:

Data Visualization

Python

R

GIS

STATA

Other

Data Visualization Resources

Data-To-Viz

 

Interactive instructions that cover the entire process from determining the kind of visualization you need to producing it in the program of your choice.

 

Datawrapper

 

Simple tool that allows you to upload a dataset and create visualizations in seconds. Also see Rawgraphs and Flourish.

 

Flourish

 

Simple tool that allows you to upload a dataset and create visualizations in seconds. Also see Rawgraphs and Datawrapper.

 

Flowingdata

 

Data Visualization blog that includes links to tutorials, tools, and cool and interesting visualizations.

 

Makeover Monday

 

A weekly practice dataset and user-submitted visualizations allow you to learn best practices and tools for data visualization.

 

Rawgraphs

 

Simple tool that allows you to upload a dataset and create visualizations in seconds. Also see Flourish and Datawrapper.

 

Tableau Free Training Videos

 

Aspiring users of tableau can watch free training videos to get them started with beginner and intermediate tutorials.

 

Towards Data Science

 

Blog of data science and visualization resources for the aspiring data scientist.

 

Python Resources

Chinese Resources

 

List of books and guides to help people learn Python in Chinese.

 

DataCamp

 

Rich interactive tutorials in a variety of data-related skills. Paid, though with several free lessons to get you started. Free access available for classroom use.

 

Python for Beginners

 

A simple set of sources to help you install Python, connect with sources of learning and practice, and answer all the questions your will be sure to have.

 

Python Graph Gallery

 

Choose from a variety of charts that can be made in python to view tutorials and resources on how to produce them yourself.

 

R Resources

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DataCamp

 

Rich interactive tutorials in a variety of data-related skills. Paid, though with several free lessons to get you started. Free access available for classroom use.

 

R 語言導論

 

Datacamp's Intro to R course translated into Traditional Chinese

 

Getting Started with R

 

A simple guide to getting started and getting connected with sources of help.

 

R Graph Gallery

 

Choose from a variety of charts that can be made in R to view tutorials and resources on how to produce them yourself.

 

R Studio Cloud Primers

 

Free interactive exercises and tutorials for R to help get you started - and more.

 

R We Having Fun Yet

 

Duke Libraries webpage with recordings, workshops, and datasets.

 

GIS Resources

CNSA Geo

 

China's national space agency's satellite imagery viewer. Higher-resolution (5m) files are potentially available upon signup and justifiable request.

 

EarthExplorer

 

US Geological Survey's online mapping tool that hosts a variety of different types and qualities of global imagery.

 

Earthdata

 

NASA Earthdata site which provides downloadable satellite imagery.

 

Stata Resources

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Stata Graph Tutorials

Selection of graphs and charts with tutorials on how to produce them in Stata.

Stata Cheat Sheets

 

The sheets provide quick-reference guides to be able to use function in a variety of categories. Separate guides including Data Analysis, Data Transformation, and Data Visualization.

 

Stata Highlights

 

Selection of examples of Stata in action and context - implementations of Stata for different functions and uses.

 

Regressions in Stata

 

Regressions are a staple of many kinds of data analysis in Stata; learn how to modify and customize your regressions to specific purposes.

 

Other Resources

Coursera Data
Science Courses

 

Hundreds of courses in data science, many of them free, available from a variety of well-regarded institutions.

 

Excel Easy

 

Mini-guides and tutorials for the most common Excel questions and uses.

 

Regex 101

 

A test environment that allows you to refine and test regular expressions for doing searches or extractions of text from a source file.

 

Towards Data Science

 

Blog of data science and visualization resources for the aspiring data scientist.