Statistics in R

Open to
Government analysts
Training category
Analytical
Type of training
Online
Length
12 hours
Organiser
Data Science Campus Faculty
Provider
Data Science Campus Faculty
Location
Online

Description

This course covers a range of statistical methods and how to use them within R. It contains both theory, and practical examples of how to use the R language to perform a wide selection of statistical tests, explore regression and modelling, both simple regression, and more complicated generalised linear models. Prior knowledge of R is a requirement. You can access an introductory R course in the Learning Hub.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session you will:

  • know how to perform random samples and understand probability distributions within R
  • be able to perform Exploratory Data Analysis within R
  • understand and be able to use a wide range of statistical tests within R
  • know how R can be used for Linear Regression
  • have explored model selection for performance in R
  • understand how to perform Generalised Linear Models within R

How to book

Please use your Learning Hub account to access this 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. 

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