R for Absolute Beginners

R-mind Workshop

Authors

Isabel Duarte

Ramiro Magno

Date

May 1, 2023

In this self-paced tutorial, R4AB | Hands-on Tutorial, we introduce you to the basics of R programming—perfect for absolute beginners. We’ll cover essential topics like navigating R and RStudio, understanding R’s syntax, and working with fundamental data structures such as vectors, matrices, data frames, lists, and factors. You’ll also get a brief introduction to control-flow structures like loops and conditionals, learn how to write simple functions, and explore some of R’s most commonly used built-in functions. The tutorial is divided into seven manageable sections, each with clear objectives and hands-on exercises to reinforce your learning. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to start your journey in data analysis with R.