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Getting Started with R

In this 2 hour-long project, you will learn the basics of R programming language. In addition, you will take your first steps in the use of R programming language for Data Analysis. By the end of this 2-hour long project, you will understand how to use the R GUI called R studio. By extension, you will learn the different data types and data structures used in R. Finally, you will learn how to install packages and how to import data sets into the R studio work space. This course is aimed at learners who are looking to get started with the R programming language. There are no hard prerequisites and any competent computer user should be able to complete the project successfully.

Status: Package and Software Management
Status: Data Structures
BeginnerGuided Project3 hours

Featured reviews

AB

4.0Reviewed May 24, 2022

Great project and fantastic resources associated with the project. I learned a lot.

SL

5.0Reviewed Jun 6, 2021

It's very helpful to people who are new to R. Thank you for offering this project!

SK

5.0Reviewed Feb 6, 2023

Great learning experience with in-depth knowledge of basic R Commands.

ST

4.0Reviewed Jun 19, 2021

A very great start up course for beginners who have no prior knowledge on R programming

S

4.0Reviewed Jan 28, 2021

Pretty good lightweight introduction to R. Final quiz very good.

MO

5.0Reviewed Nov 4, 2020

I am now equipped with the foundational knowledge to start using R in my work as a researcher in a university. Thank you!

NC

4.0Reviewed Dec 13, 2022

This is a useful tutorial, but it was hard to understand the lecturer.

FM

5.0Reviewed Feb 12, 2021

It was very interesting and easy to learn. The was he explained was very good

NC

4.0Reviewed Jun 20, 2023

A simple and friendly course to learn for the beginner

HP

5.0Reviewed Apr 20, 2021

This is awesome. Provide basic knowledge about the R programming.

MJ

5.0Reviewed Nov 25, 2024

I had no prior experience with R and now I feel confident to advance to the next course level!

AY

5.0Reviewed Dec 4, 2020

The best R tutorial i've come across so far. The course structure is sequencially well structured and the hands on practice platform and video tutorials are excellent

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