ILAS International Research Training Series – 2023/24

ILAS International Research Training Series – 2023/24

Unlocking the Potential of Empirical Research:  An Introduction to R

for Statistical Analysis and Data Visualisation 

Description:

This immersive research session goes through R programming, a powerful tool for statistical analysis, data manipulation, and visualisation. This session aims to showcase the versatility of R in empirical research, focusing on its applications in economics and health sciences. Participants will learn to import diverse datasets, create basic graphs, generate descriptive statistics, and draw meaningful inferences. By the end of the session, attendees will gain the skills to tackle R’s capabilities to analyse data and creatively apply their expertise to address specific research questions across various disciplines. Take advantage of this opportunity to elevate your research capabilities with R!

Course Instructor:   Luis Garcia-Covarrubias,  University of Galway

Luis currently serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the J E Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway. Prior to this role, Luis held the position of Research Statistics Officer at the University Hospital Galway.  Luis’ primary focus in research revolves around agricultural and environmental economics. Luis is passionate about employing econometrics and data science across various disciplines, including but not limited to labour economics, education, and medical science. His teaching experience spans both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, where he has lectured on economics-related subjects.  Beyond academia, Luis held the role of Chief Data Officer at an NGO in Mexico and Latin America from 2015 to 2019.  Feel free to explore more about Luis’ professional background and research interests at www.luisgarciacovarrubias.com

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Note: Please only register if you can attend as places are limited.