Data Analysis I

URL study guide

https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/E_EDS1_DA1

Course Objective

This is a short (4 weeks) course with learning objectives:Understand basic concepts and practical aspects for data visualization, data summary and data modeling. Learn the data analysis software R and be able to apply the knowledge to analyze real data.

Course Content

Week 1:
- Introduction to R
- Summarizing data Week 2:
- Linear Regression Week 3:
- Discriminant Analysis
- Advanced R programming The course material are the lecture slides and exercises.

Teaching Methods

Each week, we have:2 lectures (4hrs)1 exercise session (2hrs): theory exercises1 computer lab (2hrs): computer exercises

Method of Assessment

The assessment exists out of 2 parts:practical assignment (divided into 3 parts)written exam

Recommended background knowledge

Students are expected to be familiar with elementary derivatives and integration techniques.