R is a free, open-source environment and language for statistical computing and graphics. R is a valuable tool for data scientists and statisticians having been developed by academics over several decades. R packages are readily available for every common data analysis algorithm making it easy to experiment with. However, to get the most out of R you must learn the fundamentals.

This Lab includes several modules for you to work through to cement your R fundamentals proficiency. You will use a virtual machine that has RStudio, the premiere integrated development environment (IDE) for R. installed for you.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Lab you will be able to:

• Develop R code using RStudio
• Work with data and data structures in R
• Reuse code by creating functions
• Implement branching logic with conditional statements
• Use inputs and outputs in your R code
• Plot data using R

Intended Audience

This Lab is intended for:

• Anyone interested in getting started with R
• Data scientists
• Data engineers
• Statisticians

Prerequisites

It is highly recommended to complete the courses in the Fundamentals of R learning path before attempting this lab.

Updates

June 24th, 2020 - Enabled direct browser RDP connection for a streamlined experience