Category: Social sciences

Mapathon for Puerto Rico

Mapathon for Puerto Rico

December 14, 2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

MIT Libraries hosts a second #PRMapathon

  The MIT Libraries are hosting a second Mapathon to add and verify data in OpenStreetMap, assisting relief efforts in Puerto Rico after Hurricane...

Art & architecture & planning
Find more energy data in SNL Energy

Find more energy data in SNL Energy

  The MIT Libraries are pleased to announce access to SNL Energy, a product of S&P Global, and a comprehensive resource for data on...

Social sciences
Data science tools: An overview

Data science tools: An overview

September 1, 2017 9:30am - 12pm

Learn about statistics and programming tools

What programming languages are popular for statistics and data science? What tools are useful for working with those languages? Should I learn R or...

Social sciences

Regression Models in R

September 22, 2017 9:30am - 12pm

Use R for statistical modeling

This hands-on, intermediate R course will demonstrate a variety of statistical procedures using the open-source statistical software program, R. Topics covered include multiple regression,...

Social sciences

Introduction to R Graphics with ggplot2

September 22, 2017 1 - 3:30pm

Create advanced graphics with R

This introduction to the popular ggplot2 R graphics package will show you how to create a wide variety of graphical displays in R. Topics...

All news

Basic R Programming for Data Analysis

September 29, 2017 9:30am - 12pm

Learn the basics of writing R programs

This hands-on, intermediate course will guide you through a variety of programming functions in the open-source statistical software program, R. It is intended for...

Social sciences
Regression and Graphing in Stata

Regression and Graphing in Stata

September 8, 2017 1 - 3:30pm

Use Stata to create a variety of analyses and graphs

This hands-on class will provide a comprehensive introduction to graphics in Stata. Topics for the class include graphing principles, descriptive graphs, linear regression, factor...

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Introduction to Stata

Introduction to Stata

September 8, 2017 9:30am - 12pm

Learn how to use Stata software for statistical analysis

This class will provide a hands-on introduction to Stata. You will learn how to navigate Stata’s graphical user interface, import data, calculate descriptive statistics,...

Social sciences

Introduction to R

September 15, 2017

Get started using R software for data analysis

Get an introduction to R, the open-source system for statistical computation and graphics. With hands-on exercises, learn how to import and manage datasets, create...

Social sciences