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Introduction to R

Thomas Evans via YouTube

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Learn the fundamentals of R programming in this 25-minute introductory video. Discover why R is a preferred choice for data analysis, understand its advantages over other statistical software like SAS and SPSS, and prepare for common challenges faced by beginners. Explore basic R functions, learn how to use the console and RStudio interface, and gain insights into creating figures and generating graphs. Get familiar with helpful resources like Stack Overflow and Google for troubleshooting. By the end of this video, you'll have a solid foundation to start your journey with R programming for biological data analysis.

Syllabus

Introduction
What is R
What is SAS SPSS
Why doesnt everyone use R
Advantages of R
Errors
Ability
Help
Stack Overflow
Google
Console
Our Studio
Our Interface
Our Calculator
Creating Figures
Generating Graphs
Excel
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Thomas Evans

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