Overview

Instructor: Shichen Wang

Time: Friday, March 20, 10:00AM-12:30PM

Location: SCC 102.B

Prerequisites: Unix/Linux skills. Ada account.

This course aims at introducing R as a software environment for statistical computing.

Course Materials

Presentation Slides

• Introduction to R Presentation Slides (Fall 2019): PDF
• Introduction to R Presentation Slides (RCS 2019): PDF
• Introduction to R Presentation Slides (Spring 2019): PDF
• Introduction to R Presentation Slides (Fall 2018): PDF
• Introduction to R Presentation Slides (Spring 2018): PDF

Handouts

• R Submission Script: R_Script_Submit.sh
• R Code File: Data_Generator.R
• Preparation Instructions for Introduction to R Course: PDF
• Setup Instructions for Jupyter Notebook: PDF

Agenda

This course focuses, among others, on the following topics:

• Data manipulation
• Making functions (reusable code)
• Sample experiments
• Working with packages

Note: During the class sessions many aspects of the material will be illustrated live via a login to Ada. You are encouraged to contact the HPRC helpdesk with any questions regarding Ada.