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
Edition 3: 21 and 28 November 2023 on Campus

Study load:

The study load of this course is 0.7 ECTS credits.

Registration & Costs:

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