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Objective

R is an open-source programming language specifically designed for statistical analyses. This course takes you through the fundamentals of R programming, including data import and manipulation, basic summary statistics, and data visualization.

This course is designed for students who want to get started with R programming. After the course, the student will have basic knowledge of R programming and how this programming language can be used for effective data analysis. He or she knows how to install and load packages, as well as import, manipulate, and save data in R. He or she knows how to draw summary statistics and perform basic statistical analyses in R. He or she knows data visualization in R and how to prepare publication-ready images.

Content

- R Programming language, R Studio Integrated Development environment, add-in packages
- Data import and data types, focus on data frames
- Data cleaning, processing, and manipulation techniques
- Basic summary statistics and statistical analyses
- Data visualization with ggplot2
- Help function, errors, cheat sheets

Further information

Elective course

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information and communication technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the information and communication technology sector expertise and the development of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.