Data manipulation is a crucial part of data visualization and analysis. This workshop introduces common functions in the dplyr package to manipulate rows and columns. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and the RStudio environment.

The workshop is one hour, followed by an optional 30 minute practice period to reinforce what you learned or consult with the instructors.

To participate fully you will need to install the latest versions of R and RStudio on your computer before the workshop:

• Install R from https://cran.rstudio.com/
• Install RStudio from https://rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/#download

About this workshop series

Data manipulation with dplyr is one of six R workshops offered by the UBC Library Research Commons. Each one-hour sesson introduces a particular task or application in R, followed by an optional 30 minute practice period with support from the instructors. The series goal is to introduce participants to the data analysis and visualization potential of R and to encourage further self-paced exploration. Upcoming workshops in the series:

• Introduction to R and RStudio, September 27, 2-3pm
• Join tables in R, October 11, 2-3pm
• Loops and conditional statements in R, November 8, 2-3

If you have any questions, concerns, or accessibility needs please email research.commons@ubc.ca

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