Statistics with R - from Data to Publication Figure

Third-cycle level | 3.0 credits (HEC) | Course code: H5F2953
VT 2026
Study period: 2026-03-02 - 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

Do you need to turn data into a publication figure? We offer tools and confidence for the student to independently select a statistical method for research questions in their field. The course is practical and includes implementing a basic statistical analysis in R, the leading statistical programming language in bioinformatics and medical science. Furthermore, we give a brief introduction to visualization in R, with a focus on R/ggplot2. Students can bring data from their own research project, or work on data from the course.

No prior experience with R is required, but basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis is recommended. 

Prerequisites and Selection

Prerequisite courses, or equivalent

No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this course. 

Selection

Selection will be based on:  
1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant’s individual study plan/research (according to written motivation). 
2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date). 

Course director

Alen Lovric

Course syllabus

H5F2953

Department

Department of Laboratory Medicine

Doctoral programme

**Not within a doctoral programme

Type of course

Statistics Software

Keywords

R programme, data analysis, visualisation

CONTACTAlen Lovric

alen.lovric@ki.se