[R] R: Tools for thinking about data analysis and graphics

[Michael Friendly]

  On 10/6/2010 6:14 PM, David Winsemius wrote:
>
> Graphics: I realize you were focusing on "language" but the graphical 
> tools are extremely important if one is describing how data 
> exploration and summarization is done effectively.

Well, I'm focusing on the language features that make it easy or hard to 
draw a standard sort of graph
(controlling details) or to design a new kind of graph.  Base graphics, 
grid + lattice, ggplot all have
strengths (and weaknesses) I'm thinking about.

Replying to Bert Gunter:  Yes, I agree that the formula language for 
lm/glm and friends,
plus extensions to other aspects (plots, tables, etc.) is another 
important R feature of
the type I'm considering.  I would put this in the top 5!

-Michael

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