Introduction to R

Third-cycle level | 1.5 credits (HEC) | Course code: C8F2958
VT 2026
Study period: 2026-03-09 - 2026-03-20
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: The course is given in English
Application period: 2025-10-15 - 2025-11-05
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Course description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to using the R statistical software to perform basic to intermediate statistical data analysis in a replicable manner.

Prerequisites and Selection

Prerequisite courses, or equivalent

Biostatistics I: Introduction for epidemiologists or corresponding courses.

Selection

Eligible doctoral students will be prioritized according to:

1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant’s individual study plan/research (according to written information).

2) date for registration as a doctoral student (priority given to earlier registration date).

To be considered, submit a completed application form. Give all information requested, including a short description of current research training and motivation for attending, as well as an account of previous courses taken.

Course director

Agnieszka Szwajda, agnieszka.szwajda@ki.se 

Course syllabus

C8F2958

Department

Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Doctoral programme

Epidemiology

Type of course

**Other course

Keywords

Statistical software

CONTACTGunilla Nilsson Roos

gunilla.nilsson.roos@ki.se