Introduction to R

🌟 Introduction to R: Master the Fundamentals of R Programming 🌟

Course Instructor: Jagannath Rajagopal

Course Description 📚

🚀 UPDATE: As of Nov 22, 2018, this course is now free for everyone! A heartfelt thank you to all my existing students who made it possible for a wider audience to benefit from the course material 😊.

Dive into the world of data analysis and interactive graphics with Introduction to R. This comprehensive course is your gateway to mastering the R language, designed to take you from a beginner to an advanced user step by step. With about 90 videos and 140+ exercise questions, spread across 10 meticulously crafted chapters, this course is your complete guide to understanding R.

Course Structure 🛠️

• Getting Started with R

  • Learn to Download and Install R & R Studio on your computer.
  • Your first steps in R: understanding the basics.

• Data Types and Operations in R

  • A deep dive into R's data/object types.
  • Mastering basic operations for a solid foundation.

• Importing Data into R

  • Techniques to import data sets for analysis.
  • Understanding data sources, formats, and import functions.

• Control Structures: Loops and Conditions

  • Writing loops in R for efficient data processing.
  • Using conditional statements to control the flow of your program.

• R Analytics

  • Exploring analytics with R, including data mining and analytical operations.
  • A little about each object type in R and its application in analytics.

• Statistics with R

  • Evaluating descriptive statistics to understand your data.
  • Probability distributions, hypothesis testing, linear modeling, GLMs, non-linear regression, and tree structures.

• R Graphics

  • Crafting 2-dimensional univariate and multivariate plots.
  • A comprehensive guide to formatting various parts of a plot: layout, regions, points, lines, axes, text, color, and more.

• Exporting Data and Creating Functions in R

  • Techniques to export data from R effectively.
  • Understanding how to create custom functions to automate tasks and enhance efficiency.

Learning Experience 🎓

Each chapter is meticulously designed to teach you new concepts in manageable sections. A typical sub-section includes:

1. Concept Video: A clear and concise video explaining the concept.
2. Exercise Sheet: Practical exercises to test your understanding of the concept learned.
3. Exercise Video with Answers: Step-by-step guidance on solving the exercise, along with answers to verify your work.

Why Learn R? 🤔

R is everywhere! It's a powerful language used in statistical computing and graphics. From academia to industry, R plays a pivotal role in data analysis, visualization, and reporting. The demand for skilled R programmers continues to grow, making it an invaluable tool for anyone looking to work with data.

Why This Course? 🚀

• Speed Up Your Learning: I've designed this course to help you gain proficiency quickly, leveraging my own experience learning R through experimentation.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this course will cover the breadth and depth of R to give you a solid understanding.
• Simple Explanations: I use plain language to explain complex concepts, making them accessible to everyone.
• Real World Data: Practice with exercises based on real-world data sets, enhancing your learning experience with relevant applications.
• Get Functional Fast: With dedication and practice, you can become functional in R in as little as little over a week.

Join us in this journey to unlock the power of R and transform your approach to data analysis and programming. Enroll now and take the first step towards mastering R! 📈🎉