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DESCRIPTION:Data analysis skills are now central to most biological experim
 ents. While Excel can cover some of your data analysis needs\, it is not a
 lways the best choice\, particularly for large and complex datasets.\n\nR 
 is an open-source software and programming language that enables data expl
 oration\, statistical analysis visualisation and more. While it is the too
 l of choice for data analysis\, getting started can be a little daunting f
 or those without a background in statistics.\n\nIn this webinar Saskia Fre
 ytag\, an R user with over a decade of experience and member of the [Bioco
 nductor Community Advisory Board](https://www.bioconductor.org/about/commu
 nity-advisory-board/)\, will walk you through their hints and tips for get
 ting started with R and data analysis. She’ll cover topics like [R Studi
 o](https://www.rstudio.com/) and why you need it\, where to get help\, bas
 ic data manipulation\, visualisations and extending R with libraries. The 
 webinar will be followed by a short Q&amp\;A session.\n\n**Who the webinar
  is for**\n\nAspiring data analysts from a variety of biological fields\n\
 n**Presenter**: Dr Saskia Freytag\, Postdoctoral Fellow\, Harry Perkins In
 stitute of Medical Research.\n\n**Date/time:** 16 August 2021 - 12:00-13:0
 0 AEST / 11:30 - 12:30 ACST / 10:00-11:00 AWST\n\n**How to join**\n\nThis 
 webinar is free to join but you must register for a place in advance.\n\n*
 *[Register here](https://unimelb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j3bXauUDQwW_q
 64JgnvdpQ)**
LOCATION:Online
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting started with R
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.biocommons.org.au/events/r-intro
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