From July 24th to 28th, at the Department of Political Science of the University of Aveiro, room 12.2.12, the advanced course “Data Analysis using R” will take place.
This course will consist of introductory-level lectures and practical exercises on command-line based data analysis using R and RStudio. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the basics of R, data manipulation and visualization tools, and analysis of various types of data using different libraries.
R is a free and open-source software that works on different operating systems, used worldwide for data analysis, and has an extensive online help system. The numerous available libraries allow users to perform a wide range of data analyses and cite the exact methodology used.
Applicants should have a background in Biology or related fields and be researchers or postgraduate students (Master’s or Ph.D.). The course lasts for 40 hours and consists of 10 modules. Assessment will be based on attendance, general interest, and participation, and a certificate will be awarded at the end of the course.
Participation for Ph.D. students from the Department of Biology or CESAM members is free.
