Foundations of R Programming — PickAClass
3.8 (9) ⏱ 2h 36m 📚 26 lessons

Foundations of R Programming

A step-by-step guide to writing R code for data manipulation, visualization, and analysis.

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Ready to unlock the power of data with one of the most popular languages in statistics and analysis? This course provides a clear path to learning R, even if you have never written a line of code before. You will move from basic concepts to practical application, gaining the confidence to write your own R scripts. By the end, you'll be able to import, clean, and transform data, create compelling visualizations, and structure your code into reusable functions for efficient analysis. What you'll learn: - Understand core R programming concepts like variables, data types, and control flow. - Manipulate and transform data frames efficiently using modern data wrangling techniques. - Create a wide range of publication-quality plots and charts for data exploration. - Write your own custom functions to make your code reusable and easier to manage. - Learn to import data from common file formats like CSVs and prepare it for analysis. - Practice generating reproducible reports that combine your code, results, and text. The course starts with the absolute basics of R syntax and its core data structures, then progresses to practical lessons on data manipulation and visualization, with exercises to reinforce your understanding at every step. This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior programming or statistics experience is required to get started. Begin your journey into data analysis and programming with R today.

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Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (9)

Isabella Pérez CL
★ 3 · September 17, 2026

This was a brilliant way to learn! The structure was logical, the pace was spot on, and the examples were super helpful. Highly recommend!

سامي درويش JO Verified learner
★ 5 · August 18, 2026

This is exactly what I was looking for. Loved the practical examples, they really helped solidify the concepts.

Анна Иванова RU Verified learner
★ 4 · August 13, 2026

A good introduction. The structure was mostly clear, but I wish there were a few more real-world examples. Still, learned a lot.

فاطمة بنت خليفة السعدي OM Verified learner
★ 4 · August 11, 2026

This was a good introduction. The structure is logical, and it covers the basics effectively. Might be too introductory for advanced learners.

Mariana Reyes CO
★ 3 · August 7, 2026

Hmm, I'm not sure this is for absolute beginners. It assumes a bit of prior knowledge that wasn't explicitly taught. Some examples were confusing.

أميرة DZ Verified learner
★ 3 · July 29, 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. The way the information was presented was excellent, and the practical applications were highlighted effectively. Great job!

Alessandro Romano IT Verified learner
★ 4 · July 28, 2026

This really helped me solidify some key concepts. The explanations were excellent and the examples were very illustrative. Loved it!

Solveig Moen NO
★ 4 · July 9, 2026

Good introduction. I appreciated the clear steps, although some of the later modules could have used more examples.

Isabella Garcia PH Verified learner
★ 4 · June 22, 2026

Good foundational material. I appreciated the structured approach, although I wish there had been a few more real-world case studies.

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