[R] Course***R/S-plus Programming Techniques II September - August 2002

[Elvis Miller, PhD]

XLSolutions Corporation (www.xlsolutions-corp.com) is proud
to announce a 2-day "R/S-plus Programming Techniques II" course:

**** Irvine ------------------------> September 16-17  
**** Seattle -----------------------> September 16-17
**** San Francisco -----------------> September 19-20
**** Boston ------------------------> October 7-8
**** Atlanta -----------------------> October 10-11

Early-bird: $985
Payments are due AFTER the course but you need to hold your seat
NOW! 

Course Description:

This intermediate level course is recommended for
statisticians/analysts who have some previous experience
using R/S-plus and 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 with applications to finance and biotech.


Course Outline:

- Overview of R/S-Plus
- Using Advanced Lattice/Trellis Graphics
- Using High-level Plotting Functions
- Taking advantage of fast objects and fast functions
- Avoiding Loops
- Vectorization
- Statistical Modeling with applications to finance and biotech
- Resource Management
- Techniques for Effective use of R and S
- Connecting to C++
- Introduction to Classes (S4/S-Plus) and Methods
- Macros in R
- Building and Distributing Packages (libraries)



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 
Pre-registration Form (Please email or print and fax: 206-686-1578)
XLsolutions Corporation: For your Solutions needs, Consulting and
Training.
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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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