Using R for data analysis

General info

Date 

12 Dec 2011 - 14 Dec 2011 

Location

Leiden University Medical Center

Website

http://bioexp.lumc.nl/xwiki/bin/view/Courses/R

Keywords

Basic data manipulation (including input and output and graphs); basic statistical tools (including tests and regression); and (slightly more) advanced R (including package use, object classes and dedicated methods)

Organiser

LUMC

Teacher(s)

Goeman, Jelle J. Dr.

Menezes, de Renee Dr.

Contact(s)

Menezes, de Renee Dr.

Description

R is an environment for statistical computing and graphics. Its flexibility, allied to the fact that it is open-source and free, have made it an ideal repository for implementations of statistical analysis methods, both classic and new. However, it has a steep learning curve, due partly to its using a command-line type of user interface, rather than the usual pull-down menus of most commonly used statistical packages such as SPSS. This 3-day course aims at helping researchers climb this curve, enabling them to perform basic data analysis and graphic displays at the end of the course, as well as giving a platform from which they can deepen their R knowledge later on if necessary. The course alternates lectures and practicals, so that participants can quickly apply what they learn to examples. During the practical sessions course tutors are available to answer any arising questions.

Any researcher who wishes to learn R at a basic level is welcome to participate.