Essential Fundamentals of R

Learn the essential fundamentals of R with this comprehensive, beginner-friendly program! This 7-session course provides a strong foundation for using R software for any analytical purpose, regardless of your prior experience. No prior statistical, programming, or R knowledge is required.

You'll master the core concepts necessary for effective R use, including:

• R and RStudio Installation & Interface: Get started with R and learn to navigate the popular, open-source RStudio IDE for efficient development. Understand the difference between interactive and batch R usage.
• Data Import & Management: Learn how to read data and datasets into R from various sources.
• R Scripting Essentials: Develop crucial scripting skills for automating tasks and reproducible analysis.
• R Help & Documentation: Discover how to effectively get help in R and utilize its extensive documentation.
• Data Types & Structures: Understand primitive data types and essential data structures in R.
• R Functions: Learn to use functions in R, including writing user-defined functions to customize your analysis.
• apply Family Functions: Explore the power of the apply family of functions for data manipulation.
• Data Manipulation & Subsetting: Gain proficiency in data set manipulation, including subsetting and row/column selection.

Each session features hands-on exercises demonstrating R scripts and utilizing a wide range of R functions, applications, and packages for common tasks. You'll work with practical examples to build confidence and proficiency in using R for data analysis. We'll also incorporate R-based direct scripts (command-line prompts) to enhance your understanding.

This course equips you with the foundational skills to confidently use R for a variety of applications, from basic data exploration to more advanced statistical analysis.