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R for Basic Statistics

From $50

Date(s)
Oct. 19, 21 & 23, 2026 (9 a.m.–noon)
Location
A207 Chown building, 753 McDermot Ave.

Event Description

Previous introductory experience with R, and experience with basic statistical ideas, is required for this workshop.

Facilitator

  • Brenden Dufault
    Senior Biostatistician

Overview

This 3-day hands-on and in-person workshop, presented by CHI’s Data Science platform, will show you how to do basic statistical analyses using R. We will be emphasizing intuition over math as we review key statistical concepts and how they relate to the most commonly used basic statistical methods: t-tests, chi-square tests, linear and logistic regression analyses. More advanced methods may be introduced, including: multiple regression and analysis of variance.

Contact us before registering if you have not taken our R for Absolute Beginners workshop (or some equivalent).

Learning Objectives

• Ability to conduct basic statistical analyses of your own data using R.

• Increased understanding of how and when to apply different statistical methods.

• Greater comfort interpreting statistical results and checking their assumptions.

• Greater appreciation for situations where more advanced techniques might be appropriate.

Cost Breakdown

• $50 — Academic trainees and students including post-doctoral students

• $150 — Non-profit organization staff

• $300 — Industry professionals