organized by Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy (HIDA)
Kickstart R
This course is a short introduction to R for people with little or no previous programming experience. It covers data analysis and visualization, focussing on working with tabular data and other core data structures, using conditionals and loops, writing custom functions, and creating publication-quality graphics. As our more introductory R offering, this workshop also introduces learners to RStudio and strategies for getting help. Please note that statistical analyses are not covered in this introductory course.
The idea behind this short course is to kick-start your R skills, so that you can continue to deepen your knowledge of R by yourself, after being taught the basics in the course. Alternatively, you could visit one of our longer, more intense R courses in the future to improve your R skills.
This course is based on lesson plans provided by The Carpentries and will be taught by a certified Carpentries instructor. To get an idea of the topics covered in this workshop, you can have a look at the example lesson plans here. But please be aware that the exact content covered in each course can vary slightly, depending on the course instructors and time constraints. You will get more information on this course closer to the starting date.
Learning Goals
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand basic R programming concepts (data analysis, visualization, conditionals, loops, and custom functions)
- Work with tabular data and create high-quality graphics
- Use RStudio and seek help effectively
Prerequisites
No prior programming knowledge needed.
Target Group
The course is appropriate for learners with no previous experience in R.
Course Days & Times
Feb 24, 2025, 9 am - 1 pm
Feb 25, 2025, 9 am - 1 pm
NOTE: Registration will open January 27, 2025, 12 pm.
Attendance & Certificates
The course content is coordinated, so we strongly recommend that you do not miss any part of the course. To receive a certificate we expect full time and active participation.
Registration & Cancellation
This course is open to individuals affiliated with Helmholtz or a HIDA Partner only. You may register for the course allocating yourself to one of the following groups:
- All Helmholtz affiliations
- Helmholtz Information & Data Science School (HIDSS) affiliation
- HIDA Partner affiliation
Please note that after the first two weeks of the registration period the unbooked seats from categories 2 and 3 will be opened for all Helmholtz affiliations (category 1).
Your registration for this course is binding. If you need to leave/miss the course for a period of time, please let us know in advance via hida-courses@helmholtz.de.
If you have to cancel the course for any reason, please do so as soon as possible to allow time for others to take your seat. To cancel, please withdraw your registration on the course site or write an email to hida-courses@helmholtz.de.
Additional Information
There is no waiting list for this course! If someone withdraws from a course, their place is automatically reopened. We therefore advise you to keep an eye on the registration in case the course is fully booked and you would like to attend. Also, this course will be offered again in the future - you can check our HIDA course catalog for updates.
This course is free of charge.
