NIDDK Biostats Seminar Series: R is for All
To Know
About this Class
Learning Objectives:
Be able to identify, load, and use R resources/packages based upon needs and experience level with R.
1. For beginners, know how to load R Commander, import data, and navigate the GUI.
2. For those interested in learning more about coding/functions, how to use R Swirl to learn foundations for functions and coding higher level operations (loops, combining functions, and building new functions).
3. For regular users of R, how to use tidyverse for data manipulation, organization, and preparation for analysis.
4. For those using R for research work, how to utilize R Markdown for appropriate and thorough project documentation and management.
Outline:
2:30-3:00pm –Beginner level (Dr. Wilkins, Mathematical Statistician, Biostatistics Program Office, NIDDK)
How to get the basics accomplished: load data, navigate RCommander GUI, and export data.
3:00– 3:30pm – Intermediate level (Dr. Leary, Chief, Biostatistics Program Office, NIDDK)
Data manipulation and organization for analysis with focus on tools for more complex coding and functionality.
3:30-4:00pm – Advanced topics (Dr. Leary)
Leveraging R Markdown and other resources for project management, documentation, and archiving.