Are you new to programming and looking to learn about Python and R? Two new self-paced, interactive, beginner-friendly tutorials may be just what you’re looking for.
Developed by SCDS Learning Resource Development Assistant Richie Motorgeanu, these step-by-step modules unpack the basics of Python and R.
By the end of the Python module, you’ll be able to:
- Describe what Python is and how it can be used
- Create, use, and modify variables to store and use data
- Display textual data to the screen
- Understand the different Python built-in data types
- Use conditional statements and loops
- Create and use functions
By the end of the R module, you’ll be able to:
- Understand what R is and what it can be used for
- Work with R’s atomic data structures
- Use collections to store data
- Control the flow of a program using conditional statements and loops
- Create and use functions
For more asynchronous modules, event recordings, and text guides, browse the Sherman Centre’s Online Learning Catalogue.
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