[R-sig-eco] Course: A Practical Hands-On Introduction to R

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Thu Nov 30 17:47:42 CET 2023


Hi all,
Embrace the new year by mastering R. Our upcoming course, "A Practical Hands-On Introduction to R" from January 8-11, 2024, offers an online opportunity for international participation.
We'll guide you through code-based data analysis, project-oriented workflows, and the essentials of the R ecosystem. The course emphasises data manipulation using the 'tidyverse' package universe and introduces Quarto for document preparation, ensuring you gain valuable skills for modern scientific research.
After the course, you'll confidently use R for:
Importing files
Data wrangling and transformation
Producing figures, tables, and field-specific documents
Session Content: Daily online meetings (14:00-19:00 CET) with offline communication through Slack.
Course Highlights:
Day 1 - Introduction:
Overview of code-based data analysis
R language history and ecosystem exploration
Advantages of Integrated Development Environments (e.g., RStudio)
Project-oriented workflows and workspace essentials
Importance of source code and extending capabilities with packages
Day 2 - Data Preparation:
Mastering data structures for easy import and manipulation
Working with 'tidy data' using dplyr
Transforming and manipulating rows and columns
Data wrangling essentials
Exporting data objects to common file formats
Day 3 - Data Visualization:
Crafting customized figures with ggplot2
Fundamentals of data visualization and the grammar of graphics
Creative design with colors, fills, shapes, and geometries
Exporting high-resolution figures for various outputs
Day 4 - Efficient Programming and Reporting:
Streamlining tasks with iteration and the purrr package
Writing and applying new functions
Tools and practices for sharing code
Seamless integration of code, text, figures, and tables with Quarto
Secure Your Spot: Register now to unlock the potential of R and elevate your data analysis skills: [ https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/r-tidyverse/ ]( https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/r-tidyverse/ )
Feel free to reach out with any questions. We look forward to having you join us for this enriching learning experience!
 
Best regards,
Carlo
 
 
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Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D


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