Datavis Musings

Thoughts on data visualization, statistical graphics, R programming, and the history of data visualization.

announcement

Introducing my new blog on data visualization, statistical graphics, and R programming

Vis-MLM

quarto

books

A behind-the-scenes series on writing a technical book with Quarto: choices, surprises, and some hard-won solutions

Vis-MLM

quarto

latex

indexing

books

R helper functions, LaTeX macros, and the underscore problem

beach science

humor

science

The practice of lying on a beach towel and allowing fundamental scientific questions to bubble up from the sand and sea around you.

beach science

humor

science

Before any good Beach Science can begin, the researcher must calibrate. Four exercises for becoming properly horizontal, attentive, and curious.