Path overview
In this path, you’ll explore the basics of R and work through the entire data analysis workflow , learn how to use packages and why they are essential in any data analysis process, and how to repeat code efficiently with iterations.
Best of all, you’ll learn by doing — you’ll write code and get feedback directly in the browser. You’ll apply your skills to several guided projects involving realistic business scenarios to build your portfolio and prepare for your next interview.
Key skills
- Programming with R
- Performing data analysis
- Using packages in the data analysis workflow
- Exploring how to use and install RStudio to improve your data analysis workflow
Path outline
Part 1: R Basics for Data Analysis [4 courses]
Introduction to Data Analysis in R 3h
Objectives- Define R programming syntax
- Define variable use and naming rules
- Perform calculations using arithmetic operators
Data Structures in R 6h
Objectives- Create a data structure
- Index a data structure
- Perform operations over a data structure
Control Flow, Iteration, and Functions in R 4h
Objectives- Employ control flow with if-else statements
- Replicate your code using iteration
- Write functions
Specialized Data Processing in R 4h
Objectives- Manipulate strings from the stringr package
- Manipulate strings from the lubridate package
- Employ the map function from the purrr package
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Build your project portfolio
Build confidence with our in-depth projects, and show off your data skills.
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Work with real data from day one with interactive lessons and hands-on exercises.
Showcase your path certification
Impress employers by completing a capstone project and certifying it with an expert review.
Projects in this path
Project: Install RStudio
Learn how to install and use RStudio, a free and open-source development environment for R.
Guided Project: Investigating COVID-19 Virus Trends
Learn to combine the skills you learned in this course to perform practical data analysis.
Guided Project: Creating An Efficient Data Analysis Workflow
Apply control flow, loops and functions to create a reusable data workflow.
Guided Project: Creating An Efficient Data Analysis Workflow, Part 2
Employ even more programming techniques to create a reusable data workflow.
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