R Programming and Statistical Analysis

Name: R Programming and Statistical Analysis
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About the Course

The course includes a series of video lectures combined with a variety of conceptual and hands-on activities to help you develop skills in manipulating and analysing data, interpreting results, and visualising your data effectively. R is widely recognised as a powerful programming language and environment for data manipulation, statistical computing, and graphical display. R provides a variety of tools and techniques and is easily extensible. It’s an open-source programming language and a vital tool for data wrangling and
analysis.

R also includes a robust data handling and storage facility, as well as an extensive, integrated collection of tools for data analysis and graphical display. You’ll explore all of this and more as you work through the three modules of the course and test your under-standing with the knowledge tests at the end of each section.

Course Info

Duration 40 hours. This will vary based on prior knowledge and ability.

Training Type Course

Study Type In centre, Online

Awards & Qualifications

Awarded 40 CPD points upon successful completion

Is this course right for me?

In this course, you’ll learn the fundamental tools and packages to manipulate, organise, analyse, and visualise data using the R programming language in the RStudio developer environment.

Is this course for you?

This course is for those who are interested in learning the R programming language for the purposes of data manipulation, statistical computing, and graphical display of data.

Awarded 40 CPD points upon successful completion

Duration 40 hours. This will vary based on prior knowledge and ability.

Course Content

Course Content

Module 1: R Programming for Beginners Getting Started with R; Exploring R Vectors; Leveraging R with Matrices, Arrays, and Lists;
Understanding Data Frames, Factors, and Strings
Module 2: Datasets in R Loading and Saving Data; Transforming Data; Selecting, Filtering, Ordering, and Grouping Data;
Joining and Visualising Data
Module 3: Statistical Analysis and Modelling in R Working with Probability Distributions; Understanding and Interpreting Statistical Tests; Statistical Analysis on Your Data; Performing Regression Analysis

Course Overview

Aims and Objectives

The aim of the course is for you to develop a strong foundation in the R programming language that you can put to effective use in the field of data analysis.

Career Path

To become an effective data analyst, you’ll need several programming languages in your toolkit. R is among the most sought-after skills among data analysts.

Pre-Requisites

Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, a strong background in mathematics (e.g., advanced algebra), and some experience with coding.

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I researched courses at various colleges but the hours weren’t suitable for me with a full time job. I liked the flexibility of studying with Pitman, it allowed me to study in my own time and at my own pace. At my first meeting with Linda we chatted about what kind of job I would like to do in the future and what kind of organisation I would like to work for. I had originally been interested in taking an ECDL course but after speaking with Linda we decided that a Secretarial Diploma would give me more opportunities of finding the job I was looking for.
I was very impressed with the course materials and facilities and found the course straightforward and easy to follow. The learning environment is very relaxed and girls are all very friendly and helpful. I have learned so many new skills while studying with Pitman and also learned to feel confident in my abilities. In July 2013 I started working as an administrator in an organisation that I have wanted to work in for several years. My new employer, the Scottish Police Federation was impressed by the qualifications I had earned and with the amount of my own time I had dedicated to studying for them. I love my new job and without all the help I received from Pitman Training I wouldn’t be in the position I am in now.
I want to thank all the staff for all the help you gave me and for making the time I spent at the training centre so enjoyable. I would recommend anyone to take a course with Pitman Training and wouldn’t hesitate to take another course if I feel I need to expand the skills I have learned in the future.”

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Our Trainer kept us totally captivated for 3 days and that’s no easy task when delivering – she is a gem. If I could be a Trainer with even half her ability I would be delighted.”

Derek Walker ——Project Manager

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I had used computers a lot before doing the diploma but I now feel like I have a much better and more organised understanding of programmes like Microsoft Word and Excel and I am confident enough to experiment with them.
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I have just been offered a job as a Plans Officer with Registers of Scotland through the Pertemps agency. I wouldn’t have been able to apply for this job without my Pitman diploma.
I would definitely recommend Pitman to others, especially other graduates, because it gives you more confidence and more options. I liked being able to work at my own pace and the supervisors in the training room were really helpful with all my modules.”

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Everything needed was provided. Work booklets, pad, pen and pencil were all good quality.

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No Improvement required. Speed, clarity and technique ideal. The trainer was excellent!

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