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R1: Basics of Data Management with R
September 11, 2025 @ 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/
This STS 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.
The free, open-source programming language R has become one of the most widely used tools for data analysis and statistical computing today.
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.