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R1: Basics of Data Management with R
September 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
Free***IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP WITH DOWNLOADED SOFTWARE*** for workshops scheduled at Morgridge Hall! There are no desktop computers at this location and only a limited number of laptops to check-out from the front desk.
Download R: and RStudio for free prior to class (follow steps 1 and 2): https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/
The free, open-source programming language R has become one of the most widely used tools for data analysis and statistical computing today.
This workshop introduces learners to the basics of the language, the RStudio development environment, and some of the most common functions, packages, and tools in the R ecosystem.
Topics include:
- Setting up R and RStudio
- Basic Syntax
- Vectors
- Matrix and DataFrames
- Importing Data
- Working with Data
- Basic Charting and Plotting
| Workshop Information | |
|---|---|
| Workshop Manual | Manual |
| Audience | Anyone interested in learning the basics of R and R Studio |
| Prerequisites | Basic Computing Skills |
| Useful For | Statistics, data processing, data analysis, automating data research |
Technology Workshop
Note: Workshops may only be attended by students currently enrolled at UW-Madison. Faculty, staff, and former students are not eligible to attend STS sessions.