Relationships

Readings

• Chapter 12: Visualizing associations of Fundamentals of Data Visualization
• Two Y-Axes

Optional readings

• Section 1.5: Visualizing relationships of R for Data Science (2e)
• Chapter 6: Working with models of Data Visualization

Guiding questions

• How can you correctly and honestly communicate relationships between variables? How can you communicate the uncertainty in those relationships?
• What are the dangers of visualizing two variables?
• When is it appropriate to use two y-axes?

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