Lemurs DLC Dataset Analysis

This repository contains an R Markdown data visualization and analysis project exploring a lemurs dataset from the Duke Lemur Center (DLC). The analysis focuses on the following questions:

1. Does being a current resident in DLC contribute to higher life expectancy or increased offspring?
2. How does weight relate to life expectancy? How does this differ by species?
3. How does weight contribute to the number of offspring?

Getting Started

To get started with the project, clone this repository to your local machine and follow the installation instructions below.

Prerequisites

To run this project, you will need to have the following software installed on your system:

• R (>= 4.0.0)
• RStudio (optional, but recommended)

Installation

1. Install the required R packages by running the following commands in your R console:

install.packages("tidyverse")
install.packages("ggplot2")
install.packages("knitr")
install.packages("rmarkdown")

1. Open the Lemurs Rescue.Rmd file in RStudio (or your preferred R environment).
2. Run the R Markdown file by clicking the "Knit" button in RStudio (or use the rmarkdown::render() function).

Data

The dataset used in this project contains lemurs data from the Duke Lemur Center, including information about species, weight, life expectancy, number of offspring, and current residency status at the DLC. The data has been preprocessed and cleaned to ensure quality and consistency.

Variables

The dataset contains the following variables:

• Species: Lemur species (categorical)
• Weight: Lemur weight (grams)
• Life_Expectancy: Life expectancy (years)
• Offspring: Number of offspring

Results

The R Markdown report presents the findings from the analysis, addressing the research questions and discussing any identified trends or patterns. The results are presented with clear visualizations and a discussion of the implications for stakeholders.

License

Please note that the code in this repository is provided solely for demonstration purposes and should not be used for any other purpose.

Acknowledgments

• The Duke Lemur Center for providing the dataset
• The R community for creating and maintaining the packages used in this project Copy