Data Analytics with R is a 4.5 Credit course running at 33% study pace and is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of data analytics using the powerful and popular programming language R. The course will cover topics such as exploratory data analysis (EDA), basic statistical analysis and data visualization, all using R. You will also learn how to apply the methods on real datasets, without previous experience in R or data analytics.
All course material is provided in English. Since the course is short and completely online, you can combine this course with your other studies or work.
In order to read this course, you must have access to a computer to install and run R on.
This course can be taken as a standalone course or combined with the online course "Introduction to R." While this course primarily focuses on using R for data analysis, the other course covers the basics of programming in R.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
1 November 2024
Ends
19 January 2025
Study location
Varied
Language
English
Type of studies
Mixed,
33%,
Distance
Number of mandatory meetings
No mandatory meetings.
Number of other meetings
None
Required Knowledge
At least 45 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6).
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A2785
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
Contact us
Contactpersons for the course are:
Study advisor, Department of Statistics, Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics
