Data linkage in R
- Open to
- Government analysts
- Training category
- Analytical, Data science, Data linkage
- Type of training
- Online
- Length
- 12 hours
- Organiser
- Data Science Campus Faculty
- Provider
- Data Science Campus Faculty
- Location
- Online
Data linkage is the process of joining multiple datasets together and linking records. It ensures that the resources spent collecting data are most effectively used by increasing the ways each dataset can be used for various research needs.
This course covers the practical application of linking data in R. A similar course is available for those who prefer working in Python.
Learning outcomes
On this course you will learn how to perform tasks including:
- pre-linkage and preparing data
- exact matching
- rule-based matching
- score-based matching
- Fellegi-Sunter probabilistic matching
- post-linkage and quality evaluation
How to book
Please use your Learning Hub account to access the course online. If you do not have a Learning Hub account, please contact Data.Science.Campus.Faculty@ons.gov.uk.
Contact
If you would like more information about this course, please email Data.Science.Campus.Faculty@ons.gov.uk.