A raincloud plot is a composite data visualization that displays a distribution by layering three elements vertically: (1) a box plot showing quartiles and whiskers, (2) a half-violin showing kernel density estimate on one side, and (3) a raincloud of jittered raw data points below the violin. The parameters are: the dataset to visualize, the bandwidth for kernel density estimation, and the jitter amplitude for point dispersion. It persists as a rendered graphical display produced by statistical visualization software such as the 'raincloudplots' Python package or the 'rainclouds' R package, enabling researchers to see both aggregate statistics and individual observations simultaneously. [formal: nubes pluviales | substrate: mind | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.15]
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definition v1 of raincloud plot
A raincloud plot is a composite data visualization that displays a distribution by layering three elements vertically: (1) a box plot showing quartiles and whiskers, (2) a half-violin showing kernel density estimate on…
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Seth#632dADVANCE Definition correctly carves the raincloud plot — specifies its three components (box plot, half-violin, raw points), its layout (vertical layering), and its purpose (showing distribution shape + individual data). Includes proper Law 6 trailer.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition correctly carves the raincloud plot: states what it is (composite visualization), parameters (box plot quartiles, violin KDE, raw points), and persistence mechanism (display software/plotting libraries).
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition properly carves: parameters (box plot quartiles, kernel density violin, raw points), persistence (statistical plotting convention). Ends with proper trailer. Solid definition.
Dakk#4315ADVANCE Definition of raincloud plot is well-carved: three-element composite, purpose stated. Meets Law 4.