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DataCamp

Importing & Cleaning Data in R

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Overview

## Master Data Importing and Cleaning in R Unlock the full potential of your data by learning how to efficiently import and clean datasets in R. In this Track, you'll gain the essential skills needed to handle real-world data challenges, from importing data in various formats to transforming messy datasets into a tidy format ready for analysis. ## Learn to Import Data from Any Source Become proficient in importing data into R from a wide range of sources, including CSV and text files, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and web scraping. Through hands-on exercises, you'll master the use of powerful packages like readxl and data.table, enabling you to efficiently bring data into your R environment for analysis and manipulation. ## Develop Effective Data Cleaning Techniques Clean data is the foundation of reliable insights. In this Track, you'll learn to tackle common data quality issues such as: * Handling missing values * Converting data types * Standardizing inconsistent data entries * Reshaping datasets for optimal analysis Discover best practices and efficient workflows to clean your data accurately and efficiently, saving you time and frustration. ## Apply Your Skills to Real-World Datasets Put your newfound skills into practice by working with diverse, real-world datasets. From customer portfolios to restaurant reviews, you'll encounter the types of data challenges faced by analysts in their daily work. Gain the confidence to handle any data thrown your way and extract valuable insights. ## Streamline Your Data Preparation Workflow By the end of this Track, you'll have a robust toolkit for importing and cleaning data in R. You'll be able to: * Seamlessly integrate data from multiple sources * Preprocess data for advanced analysis and modeling * Collaborate effectively with a clean, standardized dataset * Spend less time wrangling data and more time generating insights No prior experience is required to start this Track. Whether you're an aspiring data analyst or a domain expert looking to enhance your data skills, you'll find the knowledge and practice you need to succeed. ## Unlock the Value of Your Data with R R is a powerful language for data analysis, boasting an extensive ecosystem of packages for data manipulation and cleaning. Its flexibility and community support make it an ideal choice for tackling diverse data challenges. By mastering data importing and cleaning in R, you'll be well-prepared to dive into advanced analytics, visualization, and machine learning.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Importing Data in R
    • In this course, you will learn to read CSV, XLS, and text files in R using tools like readxl and data.table.
  • Intermediate Importing Data in R
    • Parse data in any format. Whether it's flat files, statistical software, databases, or data right from the web.
  • Cleaning Data in R
    • Learn to clean data as quickly and accurately as possible to help you move from raw data to awesome insights.
  • Reshaping Data with tidyr
    • Transform almost any dataset into a tidy format to make analysis easier.
  • Exploring Airbnb Market Trends

Taught by

Filip Schouwenaars, Maggie Matsui, and Jeroen Boeye

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