Module 4

Data import & Data organization in spreadsheets

Learning Objectives

1. Learners can import data from files in CSV format located in sub-directories of the root directory.
2. Learners can explain the difference between the vector class character and the vector class factor.
3. Learners can discuss the difference between unprocessed raw data, processed analysis-ready data, and data underlying a publication.
4. Learners can apply 12 principles for data organisation in spreadsheets to the layout of a provided dataset.
5. Learners can design a survey with five questions of three different types using Google Forms.

Slides

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Readings

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

Assignments

Please complete the following assignment by Wednesday, 19th March 2024.

• Assignment 1: Data organisation in spreadsheets
• Assignment 2: Create a survey with Google Forms

Thank you for working through these assignments.