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Getting Started with R: A Beginner’s Guide for Life Science Researchers

Course Overview

This course introduces life science researchers to R, a powerful statistical program used for data exploration, analysis, and visualization. Designed for beginners, this hands-on course provides a solid foundation in R programming, enabling participants to perform basic data analysis confidently.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand the basics of RStudio and navigate its interface.Learn about core data structures in R (vectors, data frames, etc.).Execute basic R commands and operations. Import and export datasets in various formats. Create and use functions in R effectively. Install and manage R packages to extend functionality. Utilize R’s help system to troubleshoot and learn new features. Produce basic visualizations using R’s plotting functions.

Key Features

Hands-on exercises tailored to life science research scenarios.Practical examples to apply R in real-world data analysis.Guidance on mastering R syntax for immediate application.

This course is ideal for researchers looking to incorporate R into their data analysis toolkit and take the first steps towards mastering this versatile tool.

For registration please fill in the registration form: https://zmf.medunigraz.at/merag

Equipment: Please take a laptop with you.