R is a programming language that was originally used mainly by statisticians to analyze data, run statistical tests and create graphics. Thanks to its large community, R has grown into one of the most important programming languages in the natural sciences and data science, and it is usually regarded alongside Python as a cornerstone of the field.
Just like in our Python course, participants learn the basics of working with programming languages and problem-solving strategies. On top of that, you will learn R-specific particularities (for example being function-oriented rather than object-oriented) and R's excellent statistics functions. This course is the perfect foundation for getting into R with confidence and unlocking the potential of this statistical programming language. After this course, you can quickly learn and build on new skills in R.
Topics
- General introduction to programming languages
- General introduction to the philosophy of R
- Basic syntax
- Variables
- Loops
- If statements
- Functions
- Installing and using R libraries