[R] New Course*** R/S-Plus Programming Techniques II, May 20-21

[Elvis Miller, PhD]

XLSolutions Corporation (www.xlsolutions-corp.com) is pleased
to announce a new course: "R/S-plus Programming Techniques II".

****Salt Lake city, UTAH ------------->  May 20-21, 2002
****Boston, MA ----------------------->  May 27-28, 2002
****Chicago, IL ----------------------->  May 27-28, 2002


Course Description:

This intermediate level course is recommended for
statisticians/analysts who have some previous experience
using R/S-plus and who wish to hone their skills.
Casual users can "fill in the gaps" of their knowledge 
to make better use of R/S-PLus.

This course will focus on advanced graphics, Vectorization, 
resource management, connecting to C++, introduction to 
classes and methods (including S4 classes)  and statistical
modeling. 


Course Outline:

- Overview of R/S-Plus
- Comparison of R and S-Plus
- How can R Complement SAS?
- Data Manipulation and Graphics
- Taking advantage of fast objects and fast functions
- Using Advanced Lattice/Trellis Graphics
- Enhancing Plots
- Using High-level Plotting Functions
- Writing Functions
- Avoiding Loops
- Vectorization
- Statistical Modeling 
- Generalized Linear Models
- Linear Regression
- Survival Analysis
- Parametric Models, etc
- Project Management
- Resource Management
- Techniques for Effective use of R and S
- Connecting to C++
- Introduction to Classes (S4/S-Plus) and Methods
- Building and Distributing Packages (libraries)

Price:
 
Early-bird Commercial: $995.  Includes Continental Breakfast!
Email us for SPECIAL group academic fee.

Registration: 

Email Sue Turner: sue at xlsolutions-corp.com
Phone: 206-686-1578 x221
Visit us: www.xlsolutions-corp.com/training.htm


Course Format:

This course consists of a series of short lectures with 
demonstrations and interactive sessions for the participants. 
Each student is provided with bound copies of the notes and 
a CD-ROM containing all examples, exercises and software used 
on the course.



Share Your Thoughts:

Are there any additional topics you would like for this course to address?
Would you like for this course to be offered in another city? 

Please let us know by contributing to our recommendation list: 
training at xlsolutions-corp.com.

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R/S-Plus Programming Techniques II / May 2002
Pre-registration Form (Please email or print and fax: 206-686-1578)
XLsolutions Corporation: For your Solutions needs, Consulting and Training.
www.xlsolutions-corp.com



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Elvis Miller, PhD
Manager Training and Technical Support
North American Division
XLSolutions Corporation
Email: elvis at xlsolutions-corp.com
Phone: 206-686-1578
Web: www.xlsolutions-corp.com



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