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Python for Absolute Beginners - Part 1

Prerequisites:

None

Overview:

This is the first session in a two-part workshop for participants with no prior Python experience. This hands-on workshop introduces the basics of Python, one of the most popular programming languages. Topics include the print function, variables and values, common data types, and conditional statements.

If you have experience with Python, please consider our other Python offerings.  

Introduction to R

This workshop explores the basics of R, one of the most popular programming languages for data analytics and data science in academia and beyond. It also introduces importing, viewing, and and indexing data.

Excel Pivot Tables (Canvas)

Prerequisites

None

Overview

Excel Pivot Tables help you to quickly summarize, report and find patterns in your datasets. This short course will cover how to setup a pivot table from scratch and special techniques to make the most of this feature. The use of Excel Pivot Tables will help you to organize, visualize, and gain insights from your data.