Data Science: R Basics

Provided by: edX

The first in our Professional Certificate Program in Data Science, this course will introduce you to the basics of R programming. You can better retain R when you learn it to solve a specific problem, so you'll use a real-world dataset about crime in the United States. You will learn the R skills needed to answer essential questions about differences in crime across the different states.


Course Objectives:

  • Basic R syntax
  • Foundational R programming concepts such as data types, vectors arithmetic, and indexing
  • How to perform operations in R including sorting, data wrangling using dplyr, and making plots.


Recommended Background

  • Recommended for individuals heading towards a career in data science / currently in a business data analyst/scientist role.

Course ID

ED067

Skill Focus

Intermediate

Instructor(s)

edX

Employee Type

New Applicants, Leadership, Change leaders

Method of Delivery

Online

Estimated Effort

16 hrs

Cost

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Certification is paid for $ 49.00 ; Full financial aid available for certification