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<p>Data Carpentry is a <strong>two-day</strong>, beginner-friendly workshop that will give you the foundational knowledge to take on data-intensive research with confidence. Data and technical skills are in high demand in the public policy field and beyond. You'll be able to use the basic tools and concepts taught in this workshop in your coursework and your career. Plus, you'll get free breakfast and lunch on both days, and build community with other Harvard learners and researchers!</p><p> </p><p>Here's what you'll learn and when:</p><ul><li><strong>Friday, January 30, 9:00AM-4:30PM: Tidy Data, OpenRefine, and Intro to R</strong><ul><li>Learn best practices for organizing your data to prepare it for analysis.</li><li>Learn how to clean and fix errors in your data.</li><li>Learn how to navigate the R interface, use basic R code syntax, and navigate data file structures in R.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Friday, February 13, 9:00AM-4:30PM: R for Data Analysis and Visualization</strong><ul><li>Learn how to use R to analyze your data in a reproducible way.</li><li>Learn how to use R to visualize your data in an aesthetically pleasing and persuasive way.</li></ul></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Who Can Join?: </strong>This workshop is limited to Harvard affiliates, and is geared toward graduate students and other researchers. You don't need to have any previous knowledge of the tools presented at this workshop.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements: </strong>Bring a laptop with a Mac, Linux, or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc.) on which you have administrative privileges. Before the workshop, you'll need to download the programs we'll be using. Details will be provided after your register.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Accessibility: </strong>Harvard University welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact <a href="mailto: library_research@hks.harvard.edu" target="_blank">library_research@hks.harvard.edu</a> in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for American Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance, if possible. Please note that the University will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.</p>
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