Data Science: R Basics
Build a foundation in R and learn how to wrangle, analyze, and visualize data.
About this course
In this HarvardX data science course, you’ll dive into R, the most popular programming language for data scientists.
You’ll cover functions and data types, then tackle how to operate on vectors and when to use advanced functions like sorting. You’ll also learn how to apply general programming features like “if-else,” and “for loop” commands, and how to wrangle, analyze and visualize data.
- Basic R syntax
- Foundational R programming concepts such as data types, vectors arithmetic, and indexing
- How to perform operations in R including sorting, data wrangling using dplyr, and making plots
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a short course?
With a short course, you’ll typically deep-dive into a specific area of interest within a broader topic.
Short courses are typically between 1 and 12 hours in duration, and in the case of guided courses (i.e. with live instructors), are sometimes spread over a number of days or weeks. Most short courses are self-paced, which means you progress through a series of videos and projects at your own pace.
Depending on the institution and the platform, you may also get a certificate of completion that you can add to your LinkedIn profile.
Is this really 100% online?
This course is completely online, so you can study from anywhere! All you’ll need is a device with an internet connection, such as a computer or a smartphone. If the course has any live, instructor-led sessions, you may need a microphone and possibly a webcam to fully participate. The instructor will make you aware of this beforehand.