https://github.com/minhosong88/data_visualization_r

Data Visualization project with Economist Corroption-Human Development Index
https://github.com/minhosong88/data_visualization_r

datavisualization ggplot2 ggplot2-theme r rstudio

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Data Visualization project with Economist Corroption-Human Development Index

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/minhosong88/data_visualization_r
• Owner: minhosong88
• Created: 2025-01-27T15:57:03.000Z (4 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-01-27T17:57:53.000Z (4 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-02-05T04:40:31.957Z (4 months ago)
• Topics: datavisualization, ggplot2, ggplot2-theme, r, rstudio
• Language: R
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• Size: 164 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# **Corruption and Human Development Visualization**

## **Overview**

This project recreates the Economist's "Corruption and Human Development" plot using R and ggplot2. The visualization showcases the relationship between the **Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)** and the **Human Development Index (HDI)** across regions, with annotations for selected countries.

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## **Original Image**

Below is the original plot from the Economist:

![Original Plot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/minhosong88/Data_visualization_R/main/Economist_original_plot.png) 

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## **My Plot**

Below is my version of the plot created using R:

![My Plot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/minhosong88/Data_visualization_R/main/Rplotimage.png) 

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## **Features**

1. **Scatter Plot**: Points represent countries, colored by region.

2. **Trend Line**: A red logarithmic regression line shows the general trend.

3. **Country Labels**: Selected countries are labeled with connecting lines to avoid overlap.

4. **Custom Legend**: A horizontal legend is placed at the top.

5. **Styled Axes**: Axis titles are italicized, with customized scales and breaks.

6. **Grid Lines**: Minor grid lines are removed, and horizontal grid lines are manually added.

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## **Output**

This plot effectively replicates the Economist's original visualization, showcasing the relationship between corruption and human development while maintaining a clean and professional style.