Section: Module 4: Basic Dataset Analysis in R | Navigating RStudio | NextGenU.org

  • Welcome to Module 4, this is the last module of the course. It is a cohesive guide that encompasses setting up RStudio, cleaning datasets, performing basic statistical analysis, and creating graphs for visual data representation. In Lesson 1, we establish the foundation by setting up RStudio and getting data into it, ensuring you're ready for the subsequent lessons. Lesson 2 dives into the crucial process of cleaning and preparing a dataset, an essential step for any data analysis. In Lesson 3, we delve into basic methods of statistical analysis, covering descriptive statistics, frequency tables, and cross-referencing tables enabling you to uncover insights from your data. Lesson 4 encapsulates all the previous lessons, teaching you how to use graphing techniques on RStudio to visualize your data beautifully and effectively. This module should take approximately 6 hours to complete.

    • Module 4: Lesson 1: This is RStudio
       
      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Set up RStudio.
      • Get data into RStudio.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 58 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (7 minutes)
    • Read the entire article. (13 minutes)
    • Watch the entire video. (10 minutes)
    • Watch entire video (6 minutes)

    • Module 4: Lesson 2: Cleaning and Preparing a Dataset
       
      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Clean and prepare a dataset.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 30 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (15 minutes)
    • Watch entire video (18 minutes)

    • Watch entire video (18 minutes)

    • Watch entire video (14 minutes)

    • Module 4: Lesson 3: Basic Methods of Statistical Analysis
       
      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Get data into RStudio.
      • Find descriptive statistics of a data set and set up frequency tables and cross-referencing (contingency) tables.
      • Perform some basic methods of descriptive statistics with RStudio.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 44 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (10 minutes)
    • Read the entire article. (12 minutes)
    • Module 4: Lesson 4: Basic Graphs of Statistics
       
      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Use graphing techniques on RStudio to visualize given data.

      Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 3 hours and 40 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (15 minutes)
    • Watch the entire video. (28 minutes)
    • Read the entire article. (18 minutes)

    • Watch entire video (17 minutes)

    • Watch the entire video. (34 minutes)

    • Do the hands-on exercise.