Micro-credential Data Analysis in R: Basics and Beyond
In a rapidly changing (professional) context, lifelong learning has become a must. With micro-credentials Ghent University offers a new type of course for a broad group of lifelong learners.
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After graduation
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
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1
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sem 1
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en
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Dries Reynders
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3
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Final Competences of the Study Programme
To be able to perform a data-analysis in R:
- To import data in different formats, converting to a data structure that is consistent with the data base design and facilitates the required analyses, with corresponding data types;
- To calculate new variables;
- To select and program plot types and tables to inspect and present relevant aspects of the data;
- To perform and present the output of basic statistical tests;
- To code efficiently and transparently (basic use of loops and user-defined functions, avoid hard-coding).