Introduction to R
In this course, you will master the basics of R, a computer language and environment for statistics and graphics. The course focuses on getting familiar with the R environment by means of RStudio, to use R for manipulation and exploration of data. Basic programming as well as visualization in R are also part of this course.
Target group/prerequisites
This 2-day course is meant for people who have no experience with R and no specific knowledge is required.
Course design
The course consists of demonstrations and computer practicals.
Program topics
Day 1:
- Introduction to R and RStudio;
- Getting started;
- Data types and structures: from vectors to data frames;
- Reading and writing files;
- Data manipulation in R.
Day 2:
- Programming;
- R coding style for concise, clear and consistent code which are easier to read and edit;
- Standard programming constructs: loops, if-then-else statements, functions, ..., to write basic program scripts;
- R base graphics for basic visualizations (bar plots, pie charts, scatter plots, ...).
Date and venue:
edition 1: 13-14 February 2023 on Campus
Edition 2: 8-9 May 2023 on Campus
Study load:
The study load of this course is 0.7 ECTS credits.
Registration & Costs:
PhD candidates affiliated with VLAG/WUR * | 150 € |
All other PhD candidates | 325 € |
Postdoc / staff from VLAG | 325 € |
Postdoc / non-profit staff not affiliated with VLAG | 500 € |
Industry / Non academics | 800 € |
Costs includes material, tea/coffee and lunches.
* VLAG/EPS/PE&RC/WASS/WIAS/WIMEK PhD candidates with an approved TSP.
Register here
Cancellations policy:
- No charge until one month before the start of the course
- 25% of the course fee paid or due till 7 days before the start of the course
- No refund after 7 days before the start of the course
Information:
For more information please contact Suzanne van der Wielen