About This Course

First Steps in R: How to Install R, RStudio, and Introduction to Statistics with Working Examples is a 4-hour, self-paced micro-learning course that provides a thorough introduction to R programming. This course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in R or programming. It walks you through setting up your R environment and helps you build confidence by covering the essentials of R and RStudio.

By the end of this course, you'll not only be familiar with the RStudio interface, but you’ll also know how to perform basic data manipulation, conduct elementary statistical analysis, and create visualizations. The hands-on examples ensure that you're not just learning theory but applying it in real-world scenarios, making this course perfect for anyone looking to get started in data analysis.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

• Install and set up R and RStudio on your computer.
• Write and execute simple R scripts to perform basic operations.
• Import datasets and perform basic data manipulation.
• Conduct basic statistical analysis (e.g., mean, median, variance).
• Create simple visualizations (e.g., bar plots, scatter plots) using R.

Total Duration: 4 hours

Level: Beginner

Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of R is required

Language: English

Format: Self-paced, micro-learning