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S-PLUS / R: An Introduction to S and R
This is a beginners course that will introduce you to the basics of the software syntax. We will concentrate on learning the data structures and commands necessary for data analysis. This course is designed for those who want to learn to write programs to accomplish typical data-processing tasks, including creating graphics. The course will give beginners a strong foundation for becoming a versatile programmer.
Benefits
import/export data into the software environment,
create and manipulate data (vectore, data frames, lists)
use the graphical features of the software to explore data
create and enhance different kinds of plots (scatter plots, histograms, boxplots, etc)
perform basics statistics and fit linear regression
write functions to automate data analysis tasks
Course Topics
Day 1
An Overview of the System: Installation and Demonstration
Data Manipulation and Management
A Comparison of R and S-PLUS
Graphics
Day 2
Linear regression modeling
Create and Enhance Plots
Writing Functions
Tips and Troubleshooting
Course Format
This course consists of a series of short lectures with demonstrations and interactive sessions for the participants. Each student is provided with bound copies of the notes and a CD-ROM containing all example and exercises used on the course.
Duration and Prerequisites
Duration: 2 days
Before attending this course, you should have some basic computer experience:
use a keyboard
running software under windows and/or unix environment
