Name
Introduction to R
Date & Time
Friday, April 11, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Description
R is an open-source programming language for statistical computing and graphics. R offers a wide range of graphical and statistical tools, including time-series analysis, classification, clustering, and linear and nonlinear modeling. This workshop introduces R to those who have had little to no prior experience. Topics include: 1) an overview of basic R; 2) data structure of R; 3) data management of R; and 4) some useful package of R. A real-life sports dataset will be used to provide a better understanding of R.
Session Type
Workshop
Title
Introduction to R
Abstract
R is an open-source programming language for statistical computing and graphics. R offers a wide range of graphical and statistical tools, including time-series analysis, classification, clustering, and linear and nonlinear modeling. This workshop introduces R to those who have had little to no prior experience. Topics include: 1) an overview of basic R; 2) data structure of R; 3) data management of R; and 4) some useful package of R. A real-life sports dataset will be used to provide a better understanding of R.
Prerequisites: A laptop with R/RStudio installed; previous experience using R is NOT required; basic programming knowledge would be helpful but NOT required.
Prerequisites: A laptop with R/RStudio installed; previous experience using R is NOT required; basic programming knowledge would be helpful but NOT required.
Speaker Bio
Lucy Liu is a forth-year undergraduate student majoring in Statistics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Connecticut. She serves as the President of the Joint Statistical Club, where she runs workshops and organizes statistical conferences.
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