Modern Statistical Computing in R

label Diverse autorenew 2025-09-29, 17:01 history_edu Silviu Marinescu
Over the recent years, R has become the leading software tool for statistical computing and graphics. The software is greatly enhanced by numerous contributed packages submitted by users. The majority of computing in the leading applied statistical journals is done in R, and R is used almost exclusively in some of the leading-edge applications, such as in genetics and data mining. The purpose of this course is to set a foundation for full exploitation and creative use of the statistical language for computing and graphics R. The course will introduce students to the syntax and inner workings of R, to become proficient in everyday computational tasks with datasets of all kinds, skilled in applications of elementary statistical methods, with emphasis on (initial) data exploration and simple graphics. Focus will also be placed on opportunities to enhance the learning experience in other statistical courses by illustrating and applying basic statistical concepts in R.

Period
23-06-2014 - 01-08-2014 (6 weeks)

Target group
The UPF Barcelona Summer School has been carefully designed to fulfil the expectations of students who are in good academic standing, have a minimum level of proficiency in Spanish and a pre-existing interest in Spanish culture, and want to earn university credits in an intensive six-week period. The programme is also open to all undergraduate students who want to use the summer term to make progress in their studies by taking elective credits from their degree courses.

Course aim
Over the recent years, R has become the leading software tool for statistical computing and graphics. The software is greatly enhanced by numerous contributed packages submitted by users. The majority of computing in the leading applied statistical journals is done in R, and R is used almost exclusively in some of the leading-edge applications, such as in genetics and data mining. The purpose of this course is to set a foundation for full exploitation and creative use of the statistical language for computing and graphics R. The course will introduce students to the syntax and inner workings of R, to become proficient in everyday computational tasks with datasets of all kinds, skilled in applications of elementary statistical methods, with emphasis on (initial) data exploration and simple graphics. Focus will also be placed on opportunities to enhance the learning experience in other statistical courses by illustrating and applying basic statistical concepts in R.



Credits
5.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
EUR 1200[Convert to USD]Registration fee: 250 2 course package (10 ECTS)= 1200 EUR 1500[Convert to USD]3 course package (15 ECTS)=1500

Course leader
Albert Satorra & Nick T. Longford

Universitat Pompeu Fabra UPF Study Abroad Program
Address: c/Ramon Trias Fargas 25-27
Postal code: 08005
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain
Website: http://www.upf.edu/barcelonasummerschool
E-mail: barcelonasummerschool@upf.edu
Phone: 0034 93 542 1391