Data Science Research Group Knowledge sharing session 2

The Information Technology Department’s Data Science Research Group coordinator, Ms Sana Fathima, organised Knowledge Sharing Session-2. The session was delivered by Dr Monther Muslim Al Taraweh on the topic Data Analysis using R.

Dr Monther explained about R, a programming language and software environment for statistical analysis, graphics representation and reporting. The seminar gave an introduction to R programming along with suitable examples in simple and easy steps. The core of R is an interpreted computer language which allows branching and looping as well as modular programming using functions. R allows integration with the procedures written in the C, C++, .Net, Python or FORTRAN languages for efficiency. R is a well-developed, simple and effective programming language which includes conditionals, loops, user defined recursive functions and input and output facilities.

Dr Monther also gave insights on how R is the world’s most widely used statistics programming language and a preferred choice of data scientists and supported by a vibrant and talented community of contributors. R is taught in universities and deployed in mission critical business applications. 

The session was attended by 17 members from the Information Technology Department and provided an effective knowledge transfer.

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