The R Programming Starter Course
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There are 2 modules in this course
The R Programming Starter Course is a comprehensive introduction to R programming fundamentals using Microsoft Visual Studio Code. This course begins with essential setup and environment configuration, then progresses through core programming concepts including variables, data types, and basic data structures. You'll learn how to write and organize R code effectively, create functions, and implement control flow logic. Through hands-on labs and practical assignments, you'll gain experience working with vectors, matrices, and data frames while developing good programming practices. This course provides the foundational skills needed for data analysis and programming in R, preparing you for more advanced topics in data manipulation and analysis. Whether you're new to programming or transitioning from another language, you'll build the fundamental knowledge needed to start your journey in R programming.
In this course, you'll become familiar with R, a language used to organize, analyze, and visualize data in your workplace. You will set up your workspace in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, learn how to navigate the basic interface, and start writing your first simple commands.
What's included
4 videos7 readings3 assignments2 ungraded labs
4 videos•Total 16 minutes
- Writing Basic R Code•4 minutes
- R Code Organization•2 minutes
- Installation Guide•6 minutes
- Configuration Tutorial•3 minutes
7 readings•Total 75 minutes
- Welcome to the Course•10 minutes
- Getting Started with R•10 minutes
- Using R in your Visual Studio Code Lab •5 minutes
- Understanding Functions in R•10 minutes
- R Coding Standards•15 minutes
- Installation and Setup Guide•15 minutes
- Module 1: Summary•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 30 minutes
- Basic R Syntax•15 minutes
- R Fundamentals Quiz•10 minutes
- Setup Verification•5 minutes
2 ungraded labs•Total 60 minutes
- Exploring R and VSCode•30 minutes
- First R Script Creation•30 minutes
In Module 2, you'll learn important building blocks for working comfortably with data using R. You will practice creating and using variables, managing different kinds of data structures, like vectors and tables, and start making decisions in your code using conditional statements and loops. You will also write simple, reusable functions to save time and handle common workplace tasks effectively.
What's included
7 videos11 readings2 assignments1 programming assignment3 ungraded labs
7 videos•Total 37 minutes
- Why learn the fundamentals in R Programming?•3 minutes
- Working with Variables•2 minutes
- R Data Types•3 minutes
- Vectors and Lists•4 minutes
- Matrices and Data Frames•6 minutes
- Control Flow Basics•14 minutes
- Function Creation•4 minutes
11 readings•Total 140 minutes
- Understanding R Data Types•20 minutes
- Using help() to Learn About Functions•10 minutes
- Variable Best Practices•15 minutes
- R Data Structures Guide•15 minutes
- Working with Matrices and Data Frames•10 minutes
- Control Flow in R•15 minutes
- Functions in R•15 minutes
- Error Handling and Error Prevention•10 minutes
- Example Solution: Programming Logic Implementation•10 minutes
- Course Summary•10 minutes
- Congratulations and Next Steps•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Variables and Types Assessment•30 minutes
- Data Structures Assessment•30 minutes
1 programming assignment•Total 60 minutes
- Programming Logic Implementation •60 minutes
3 ungraded labs•Total 180 minutes
- Variable and Type Practice•60 minutes
- Working with Data Structures•60 minutes
- Control Flow and Functions Practice•60 minutes
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