In this course you will learn how to program in R and how to use R for effective data analysis. You will learn how to install and configure software necessary for a statistical programming environment and describe generic programming language concepts as they are implemented in a high-level statistical language. The course covers practical issues in statistical computing which includes programming in R, reading data into R, accessing R packages, writing R functions, debugging, profiling R code, and organizing and commenting R code. Topics in statistical data analysis will provide working examples.
R Programming
R Programming
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Instructors: Roger D. Peng, PhD
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Understand critical programming language concepts
Configure statistical programming software
Make use of R loop functions and debugging tools
Collect detailed information using R profiler
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There are 4 modules in this course
This week covers the basics to get you started up with R. The Background Materials lesson contains information about course mechanics and some videos on installing R. The Week 1 videos cover the history of R and S, go over the basic data types in R, and describe the functions for reading and writing data. I recommend that you watch the videos in the listed order, but watching the videos out of order isn't going to ruin the story.
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28 videos9 readings1 assignment7 programming assignments
Welcome to Week 2 of R Programming. This week, we take the gloves off, and the lectures cover key topics like control structures and functions. We also introduce the first programming assignment for the course, which is due at the end of the week.
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13 videos3 readings2 assignments3 programming assignments
We have now entered the third week of R Programming, which also marks the halfway point. The lectures this week cover loop functions and the debugging tools in R. These aspects of R make R useful for both interactive work and writing longer code, and so they are commonly used in practice.
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8 videos2 readings1 assignment2 programming assignments1 peer review
This week covers how to simulate data in R, which serves as the basis for doing simulation studies. We also cover the profiler in R which lets you collect detailed information on how your R functions are running and to identify bottlenecks that can be addressed. The profiler is a key tool in helping you optimize your programs. Finally, we cover the str function, which I personally believe is the most useful function in R.
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6 videos4 readings2 assignments3 programming assignments
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The R programming course on Coursera is highly recommended as a starting point for data enthusiasts. Participants appreciated the comprehensive coverage of topics, from manipulating data to understanding common development practices. Swirl exercises were particularly praised for deepening understanding and reinforcing concepts. While some mentioned the challenging nature of assignments and a desire for more practice exercises, the course was widely valued for its ability to build a solid foundation in R programming.
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AB
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Reviewed on Sep 6, 2017
Great course for people who work with data a lot. This course actually helps in looking at data in its basic forms, helps understand transformations better, and gives ideas about playing with it.
CH
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Reviewed on Apr 30, 2020
I would have preferred the 'robot voice' concept from the toolbox course, since it could be updated to more recent R upgrades, but the assignments really made me think and that was my favorite part.
RV
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Reviewed on Feb 11, 2022
Difficult to follow at times. it will take a lot of time to get through the assigments. but if you are serious about learning R or any programming, it is necessary to get thrown into the fire.
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