79 Statistical Graphics and Interactive Visualization in Animal Science

Abstract

Abstract Statistical graphics has advanced significantly in recent years with the development of statistical computing tools that allow us to create reports dynamically, facilitate reproducible research, and explore data interactively. In particular, data visualization is a fundamental aspect of big data analysis in animal science. However, the static nature of standard visualization limits the information that can be displayed and extracted. The objectives of this hands-on workshop are to learn how to utilize interactive visualization and investigate both global and local structures of graphs with useful zooming in and zooming out capabilities. We will use the Shiny R package, which is a web application framework for R. A Shiny application has great potential to deliver interactive data analysis and visualization in a web browser. Yet there is limited application of this type of tool in agricultural science. We will learn the capabilities of R Shiny and its use with example applications in animal science and how to aid scientific discoveries and decision-making processes using interactive data exploration tools. After taking this workshop, the participants will be able to understand the concept of R Shiny and develop a web-based interactive visualization tool. The interactive and integrative data visualization features embedded in Shiny applications offer a new resource for users to readily extract extensive information from complex data.