Introduction to Data Visualization with Tidyverse and R Training Course
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Format of the Course
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to manipulate and visualize data using the tools included in the Tidyverse.
The Tidyverse is a collection of versatile R packages for cleaning, processing, modeling, and visualizing data. Some of the key packages include: ggplot2, dplyr, tidyr, readr, purrr, and tibble.
- Beginners to the R language
- Beginners to data analysis and data visualization
- Part lecture, part discussion, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice
- Perform data analysis and create informative visualizations
- Draw meaningful conclusions from various datasets of sample data
- Filter, sort, and summarize data to answer exploratory questions
- Transform processed data into insightful line plots, bar plots, histograms, and more
- Import and filter data from diverse sources, including Excel, CSV, and SPSS files, for government applications
Course Outline
Closing Remarks
Grouping and Summarizing Data for Government Analysis
Importing and Filtering Data for Government Use
Introduction to Data Management for Government
Preparing the Dataset for Government Applications
Setting Up Your Working Environment for Government Projects
Visualizing Data: Graphs and Scatter Plots for Government Reporting
Visualizing Data: Line Plots, Bar Plots, Histograms, and Boxplots for Government Analysis
Working with Non-Standard Data for Government Purposes
Wrangling Data for Government Insights
- Tidyverse vs. Traditional R Plotting Methods for Government Use
Requirements
- No prior programming experience is required for government.
Runs with a minimum of 4 + people. For 1-to-1 or private group training, request a quote.
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The pace was just right and the relaxed atmosphere made candidates feel at ease to ask questions.
Rhian Hughes - Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Course - Introduction to Data Visualization with Tidyverse and R
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