Qualifications Portal of the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

R is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. In contrast to other popular statistical software, R is a flexible programming language which allows users to add functionality by defining new functions. Due to its open source nature, it can be extended by user generated packages. Many of those include recent developments from different disciplines and are available from the internet. Additionally, R can be used to generate high-quality graphics.

This introduction into R includes:

• General introduction into the environment.
• Basics of R syntax and objects.
• Data handling in R.
• Basic programming in R.
• Graphics in R.

This workshop addresses researchers interested in R without or with few previous experiences in R. This workshop includes hands- on exercises and a homework assignment.

Requirements:
For this workshop please install the current versions of R (https://cran.r-project.org/) and RStudio (https://rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/#download) before the workshop.

Recommendations:
A major part of this workshop will be spend working in R. In order to avoid switching between my shared screen and your computer, I would recommend to use two monitors for this workshop.

Workshop dates:
The workshop will consist of four afternoon sessions:
January 10 and 11 and January 17 and 18, 2022; 1.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.