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Introduction to Data Management, Statistical Analysis and Graphics with R Course

This Introduction to Data Management, Statistical Analysis and Graphics with R course offered by Garvey Africa Institute is designed to help participants learn how to use R for effective data management and analysis. The introductory course to Data Management, Statistical Analysis and Graphics with R covers practical issues in statistical computing which include programming in R, reading data into R, accessing R packages, writing R functions, debugging, profiling R code, and organizing and commenting R code.

Learning Outcomes

The Introduction to Data Management, Statistical Analysis and Graphics with R  course helps participants:

  • Understand and appropriately use statistical terms and concepts
  • Convert data into various formats using appropriate software
  • Perform simple to complex data management tasks using R
  • Read and write data files
  • Perform data manipulations: creating new variables, merging data sets, etc
  • Correctly identify appropriate statistical tests for basic analysis using R
  • Use R to perform descriptive statistics including graphics
  • Perform basic inferential statistical analyses including regression analysis
  • Write and use R script files and functions
  • Perform programming in R
  • Enhance oral and written communication skills