Author: Chen Xing
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How to Create a Correlation Heatmap in R
A dataset isn’t just a spreadsheet of numbers — it’s a story waiting to be uncovered. As data analysts, our job is to make sense of that story by identifying patterns, relationships, and signals within the noise. But without a reference point, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. That’s where correlation analysis comes in.…
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Checking your data with R
Before any analysis is done, it is the job of the data analyst to ensure that the data is ready. In this post, we will look into how we can do that with R. First, we need to identify the type of data we are looking at before any form of preparation is done. Generally,…
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How I Passed My ICF ACC Exam: Lessons in Ethics, Presence, and the Power of True Coaching
After months of preparation, reflection, and practice, I finally passed my ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) exam. And while the sense of accomplishment is real, what stood out most was how much this process deepened my understanding of what it truly means to coach. This wasn’t just about passing an exam—it was about becoming the…
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Latent Class Analysis (LCA) in MPlus – Characteristics of Speech Tolerance in GSS 2018
Free speech remains one of the most hotly debated issues of our time — but not everyone defines it the same way. In this post, we analyze the 2018 General Social Survey (GSS) to explore how Americans think about who should be allowed to speak, especially when it comes to controversial or offensive groups. To…
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