In this 2 hour-long project, you will learn the basics of R programming language. In addition, you will take your first steps in the use of R programming language for Data Analysis.
Getting Started with R
Getting Started with R
Instructor: Arimoro Olayinka Imisioluwa
Sponsored by ITC-Infotech
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4.3
(369 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Understand the basics of the R language
Work with the R data types and structures
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Taught in English
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
R Overview: What is R and why use R?
R preliminaries: Writing basic R commands
Basic Data Types in R
Data Structures in R: Vectors
Data Structures in R: Matrices
Data Structures in R: Data frames
Data Structures in R: List
Installing Packages in R
Importing data sets into R
Recommended experience
Competency in using the computer
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How you'll learn
Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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YL
4
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2021
Good for basics of starting R. Only discuss very elementary level.
SL
5
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2021
It's very helpful to people who are new to R. Thank you for offering this project!
FM
5
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2021
It was very interesting and easy to learn. The was he explained was very good
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