You’ve got your raw data visualized, you need a graph that shows the results of a custom analysis, you have a mental image of the graph you want to create, but…you don’t know the procedure needed to create what you want.

Sanjay Matange and Dan Heath have written a book for users that will help: Statistical Graphics Procedures by Example uses examples to document procedure options, starting with the graph you want and showing you the code, rather than the other way around.

Sanjay and Dan reveal some of these secrets of statistical graphics procedures on their blog, Graphically Speaking. Look for helpful tips and tricks there, read a free chapter from their book, or get the book to learn about combining  plot statements to create custom graphs; customizing graph axes, legends, and insets; advanced features, such as annotation and attribute maps; ODS styles; and more!