Section outline

  • This week we will learn more about Quarto files, work with data in R, and discuss exploratory data analysis techniques. By the end of this week, you will be able to create, import, and save data in R; create and interpret univariate and multivariate plots; conduct and report summary statistics.

    Background Readings/Videos for this week:

    • Watch the 2 brief videos on Exploring and Summarizing Categorical and Numerical Data (9/8)
    • Readings
      • Skim Chapter on Describing Data Using Distributions and Graphs (9/8)
      • Skim Chapter on Measures of Central Tendency and Spread (9/10)

    Assignments for this week:

    • Individual Assignment #1 (Due: Target Deadline 9/13 at Submission Deadline 9/14 at midnight)