Module 4

Data import & Data organization in spreadsheets

Learning Objectives

1. Learners can explain the difference between a the vector class character and the vector class factor.
2. Learners can apply 12 principles for data organisation in spreadsheets to the layout of a provided dataset.
3. Learners can discuss the difference between unprocessed raw data, processed analysis-ready data, and data underlying a publication.
4. Learners can import data from files in CSV and XLSX format located in sub-directories of the root directory.

Slides

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Readings

1. Read R for Data Science - Section 3 - Workflow: code style

Assignments

Please complete the following assignment by Monday, 27th November 2023.

• Assignment 1: Data organisation in spreadsheets

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