The Library offers workshops on learning how to use open-source or widely available software for data analysis and visualization. In Spring 2022 we have a series on learning to use R and RStudio, including two special workshops on applying the knowledge you have acquired to perform special functions.
To register for these workshops, please follow the links attached to each event.
First Steps with R and RStudio
This workshop will introduce participants to using R and RStudio. No prior programming knowledge is required, just a basic understanding of computer files and folders. Participants will need to download and install R prior to the workshop. Both software items are open-source and free to download. Participants will also need to bring their own laptop to the workshop.
Register for this Tuesday, March 1, from 5:30-7 p.m. workshop.
Register for this Wednesday, March 2, from 3:30-5 p.m. workshop.
Data Analysis and Visualization with R and RStudio
This workshop will introduce participants to R tasks such as reading data, analyzing data, and plotting data. Participants are expected to have attended the First Steps with R and RStudio workshop or to have some basic knowledge of using R. Participants will need to download and install R prior to the workshop. Both software items are open-source and free to download. Participants will also need to bring their own laptop to the workshop.
Register for this Tuesday, March 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. workshop.
Register for this Wednesday, March 9, from 3:30-5 p.m. workshop.
R and RStudio Special Topic: Scrapping Twitter
This workshop will introduce participants to using R and RStudio to scrape twitter. Participants are expected to have attended the First Steps with R and RStudio workshop or to have some basic knowledge of using R. Participants will need to download and install R prior to the workshop. Both software items are open-source and free to download. Participants will also need to bring their own laptop to the workshop.
Register for the Wednesday, March 30, from 3:30-5 p.m. workshop.
First Steps with using Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis
In this workshop participants will get hands-on experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization.
Register for the Thursday, March 31, from 3:30-5 p.m. workshop.
R and RStudio Special Topic: Using APIs to Download Bulk Federal Data
This workshop will introduce participants to using R and RStudio to pull bulk federal data using APIs. Participants are expected to have attended the First Steps with R and RStudio workshop or to have some basic knowledge of using R. Participants will need to download and install R prior to the workshop. Both software items are open-source and free to download. Participants will also need to bring their own laptop to the workshop.
Register for the Wednesday, April 6, from 3:30-5 p.m. workshop.
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