Appropriate mappings
Incorrect aesthetic mapping causes confusion or misleads the audience.
Typically, the dependent variable is mapped onto the the y-axis and the independent variable is mapped onto the x-axis.
In the ToothGrowth data set, we have three variables:
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
len |
Tooth length |
supp |
Supplement type (VC or OJ) |
dose |
Dose in milligrams/day |
From the six possible ways to map three variables, one solution is shown in the viewer. Which of the options below leads to the plot shown?
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Introduction to Data Visualization with ggplot2
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