2025-12-23

MPG Explorer

An interactive Shiny application for exploring vehicle data from the mtcars dataset.

The Problem

  • Exploring datasets can be difficult for beginners
  • Summary statistics usually require writing code
  • Interactive tools make data easier to understand

How the App Works

##    Min. 1st Qu.  Median    Mean 3rd Qu.    Max. 
##   10.40   15.43   19.20   20.09   22.80   33.90
  • Users select a variable from the dataset
  • The app computes statistics in real time
  • Outputs update reactively

Example Output

  • Histogram of the selected variable
  • Mean value displayed dynamically
  • Built using Shiny and R

Conclusion

  • Simple and beginner-friendly
  • No programming required for users
  • Demonstrates reactive programming concepts