Plotting a Map of New York City Using Only Taxi Location Data

In theory, plotting a million little points in close proximity should simulate the lines of the streets of New York City.

August 7, 2015 · 4 min

How to Scrape Data From Facebook Page Posts for Statistical Analysis

It is pretty easy to scrape Facebook Posts data and make into a spreadsheet for easy analysis, although there are a large number of gotchas.

July 20, 2015 · 7 min

Why is the Most-Viewed Gaming Video on YouTube About Cars 2?

No, this is not an error. You can watch the video yourself on YouTube and verify the view count.

June 15, 2015 · 5 min

Analyzing the Patterns of Numbers in 10 Million Passwords

There are many patterns for numbers in passwords, which involve surprising yet intuitive logic.

February 24, 2015 · 5 min

An Introduction on How to Make Beautiful Charts With R and ggplot2

Adding a touch of color and design can help make more compelling visualizations, thanks to ggplot2 syntax and chaining capabilities.

February 12, 2015 · 8 min