Introduction to 'R'
Day 1: Monday 12th May 2025
Day 2: Wednesday 14th May 2025
Day 3: Friday 16th May 2025
3 half days / times TBC
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About the course
This course runs over three half days and provides a basic introduction to, and overview of the use of the free statistical software, R, which includes:
- working with the RStudio interface
- understanding different types and classes of objects
- importing data, basic manipulation and summary statistics
- use of the popular dplyr and ggplot2 packages
- use of R as a reproducible reporting tool
Who will benefit from the course?
This course is aimed at individuals with little or no experience in R. The course is delivered in tutorial format, with periods of demonstration followed by practical activities and time for questions. Those with previous experience with Excel VBA, STATA, SPSS and other software may find they progress faster than others, but no prior knowledge is expected.
Learning outcomes
After this course you should be able to:
- know the benefits and limitations of R
- navigate RStudio
- import and manipulate different types of data in R
- write "notebooks" to allow for replication of analysis
- summarise & plot data,
- know where to find further information.
Faculty
- Dr Mark Dunning, Bioinformatics Core Director, Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine and Population Health
- Dates and times
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Day 1: Monday 12th May 2025
Day 2: Wednesday 14th May 2025
Day 3: Friday 16th May 2025
3 half days / times TBC - Fees
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The fee for this course is £450 per person.
Current UOS Staff/Students
Current University of Sheffield staff and students are eligible to book at a reduced rate of £380. An active @sheffield.ac.uk email address is required to book at this reduced rate.
Please see Booking and payment section for further details.
All fees are VAT exempt.
- Booking and payment
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Payment can be made via credit / debit card or PayPal. Please visit the Online Store to make your booking.
Non-University of Sheffield applicants - If your employer is paying your fees and they require an invoice, please ensure you have your purchase order details before making your booking.
Current University of Sheffield staff and students – If you would prefer to be invoiced or to pay via an internal transfer, a purchase order will be required before you make your booking. Please contact your department administrator or finance team for help with this.
Difficulties making your booking?
If you are having difficulties making your booking, please contact the Online Store directly at onlinestore@sheffield.ac.uk
- Course delivery and requirements
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This course will be delivered using the University's 'Blackboard' platform.
* NHS staff - important note: We are aware of issues caused by NHS firewalls. We recommend registering with an alternative/non-NHS email and using a non-NHS device when attending the course if possible. Thank you *
Requirements:
- Reliable and stable internet connection.
- A PC or laptop.
- Webcam and microphone (preferably a USB headset).
- Preferably a quiet room where there will be no/minimal disruption.
- Ability to access Google applications (e.g. Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Sheets).
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Contact
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For further information please do not hesitate to contact us:
Email at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it is up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research, funding changes, professional accreditation requirements, student or employer feedback, outcomes of reviews, and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
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