[R] Course***R/Splus programming III ***February 2003

[Elvis Miller, PhD]

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

****Boston -----------------> February 17-18   
****Philadelphia -----------> February 20-21
****Irvine -----------------> February 24-25
****San Francisco-----------> February 27-28

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 topics and graphics, Vectorization,
resource management, connecting to C++, 
classes and methods (including S4 classes)  and macros.


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
- Resource Management
- Techniques for Effective use of R and S
- Connecting to C++
- Classes (S4/S-Plus) and Methods
- Macros in R
- Building and Distributing Packages (libraries)


Payments are due AFTER the course and early-bird ends January 31st.
Special group accademia fee: $985 Includes course materials, snacks
and light lunch (SF).

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 thought
by R developper gurus 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 III / February 2003
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
Web: www.xlsolutions-corp.com