R in data analysis

General info

Date 

07 Jun 2010 - 09 Jun 2010 

Location

LUMC Leiden

Website

http://www.boerhaavenet.nl/agenda/agenda2.php?id=1...

Keywords

R, basic statistics, graphs

Teacher(s)

Goeman, Jelle J. Dr.

Menezes, de Renee Dr.

Contact(s)

Judith van Wijck

Description

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.

Participants: the course is for researchers that wish to use R as a tool in their own work, including PhD students and Masterplus students (LUMC). No previous R knowledge is necessary.

Pre-requisites: the course assumes students have basic knowledge of biostatistics, at the level it is seen for example at the Boerhaave course "Basic methods and reasoning in Biostatistics".

Course format: 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.

Information about course fee and sponsoring: NBIC is sponsoring a number of seats in this course. PhD students in bioinformatics and in life sciences can participate in this course for the reduced fee of 100 euro. Please contact Celia van Gelder for more information.