Data reshaping is a crucial skill for any data analyst, and in this course, you'll master tidyr, R's powerful tool for restructuring data. You'll learn how to efficiently transform data between wide and long formats, a common requirement when preparing data for analysis or visualization. Through hands-on exercises using real-world examples, you'll practice essential techniques for reorganizing your data, from simple format conversions to complex column manipulations. This course combines theoretical understanding with practical application, ensuring you'll be confident in handling various data reshaping challenges.

Reshaping Data with tidyr


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Beginner level
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4 hours to complete
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Taught in English
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July 2025
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There is 1 module in this course
Data rarely comes in the perfect format we need - and that's exactly what we'll tackle in this module. Using tidyr, you'll learn to reshape data like a pro, converting between wide and long formats, and handling complex data structures. Through practical exercises with regional sales data, you'll master the tools needed to transform messy data into clean, analysis-ready formats.
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3 videos8 readings2 assignments2 ungraded labs
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