Apply Quantitative Data Analysis Using R
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Apply Quantitative Data Analysis Using R
This course is part of Analyze and Apply R for Data Analytics Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Structure datasets and compute descriptive statistics using R.
Analyze relationships between variables using correlation and quantitative methods.
Visualize and communicate data insights using plots and statistical outputs in R.
Skills you'll gain
- Data Visualization
- Probability & Statistics
- Statistical Programming
- Statistics
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Visualization
- Data Import/Export
- Data Manipulation
- Correlation Analysis
- Data Literacy
- Statistical Methods
- Quantitative Research
- Statistical Analysis
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Plot (Graphics)
- Descriptive Statistics
- Data Wrangling
- Scatter Plots
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February 2026
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Apply foundational statistical techniques, analyze quantitative datasets, and visualize data-driven insights using the R programming language. In this course, learners will develop the ability to structure data, compute descriptive statistics, measure variability, evaluate relationships between variables, and present analytical results through clear numerical outputs and visualizations.
This course is designed to help learners build practical, job-relevant skills in quantitative analysis using R, one of the most widely used tools for statistical computing and data analysis. Learners will benefit by gaining hands-on experience with real analytical workflows, including project setup, dataset import, dataframe creation, and statistical interpretation. By progressing from basic descriptives to correlation analysis and scatter plot visualization, learners develop a complete analytical mindset rather than isolated technical skills. What makes this course unique is its structured, step-by-step approach that connects statistical concepts directly to R implementation. Each module emphasizes clarity, interpretation, and practical application, making the course suitable for beginners as well as professionals seeking to strengthen their analytical foundations. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to confidently perform and communicate quantitative analysis using R in academic, business, or research contexts.
This module introduces learners to the foundations of quantitative analysis using R by guiding them through project setup, data import, data structuring, and core descriptive statistics, enabling a strong analytical base for statistical computing in R.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 64 minutes
- Introduction to R Course Contentsβ’6 minutes
- Creating R Project and Importing Datasetsβ’12 minutes
- Creating Dataframesβ’11 minutes
- Identifying Variablesβ’11 minutes
- Implementing Descriptives - Meanβ’13 minutes
- Implementing Descriptive - Medianβ’11 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Getting Started with Data Analysis in Rβ’30 minutes
- Setting Up Your R Analysis Environmentβ’10 minutes
- Understanding and Structuring Data in Rβ’10 minutes
- Exploring Data with Descriptive Statisticsβ’10 minutes
This module focuses on analyzing data variability, measuring relationships between variables, generating analytical outputs, and visualizing results, enabling learners to derive meaningful insights through statistical analysis and graphical representation in R.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 48 minutes
- Implementing Standard Deviation and Varianceβ’12 minutes
- Correlations Syntax Part 1β’7 minutes
- Correlations Syntax Part 2β’8 minutes
- Implementing and Generating Output Part 1β’6 minutes
- Implementing and Generating Output Part 2β’7 minutes
- Generating Scatter Plotβ’8 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Statistical Analysis and Visualization in Rβ’30 minutes
- Measuring Data Variabilityβ’10 minutes
- Analyzing Relationships Between Variablesβ’10 minutes
- Presenting Results and Visual Insightsβ’10 minutes
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