Madhav Institute

of
Technology
&
STATISTICAL Science
Gwalior (M.P.)
(Deemed to be

PROGRAMMING WITH R University)

By

Dr. Neelam Arya

Assistant Professor
Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Topics:
➢ Need of this course
➢ Course Objectives Madhav Institute
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➢ Course Outcomes Technology
➢ Importance of the course and application in the Industry/Research &
Science
➢ Course Syllabus Gwalior (M.P.)
(Deemed to be
➢ Prerequisite and Reference material University)

➢ Lab Sessions Overview

 Need of this Course:
• R is a programming language and environment for statistical computing
and graphics.
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• Increasing Demand for Data Professionals of
Technology
• High Demand: The need for skilled data analysts and data scientists is &
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rapidly growing across all industries. Gwalior (M.P.)
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• Job Opportunities: According to LinkedIn, data science is one of the University)

fastest-growing career fields, with a 37% increase in demand over the

last three years.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Business Insight: Organizations rely on data to make informed
decisions, optimize operations, and improve customer experiences.
• Competitive Advantage: Businesses using data effectively outperform
their peers in terms of revenue growth.
• R as a Leading Statistical Tool
• Comprehensive Features: R offers advanced statistical modeling, data
manipulation, and visualization capabilities.
• Adoption in Industry: Companies like Google, IBM, and Uber use R for
analytics, modeling, and reporting tasks.
• Flexible and Scalable: Suitable for both small projects and large-scale data
analyses.
• Academic and Research Applications
• Research Publication: R is widely used in academia for publishing papers,
creating reproducible research, and conducting complex analyses.
• Educational Value: Learning R provides a solid foundation for understanding
advanced statistical concepts and methodologies.
• Versatile and Cross-Disciplinary
• Applicable Across Fields: From finance and healthcare to marketing and social
sciences, R is used to solve diverse problems.
• Skill Development: Enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and
programming skills.
Course Objectives:

➢ To understand the principles of traditional and computational statistics

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➢ To develop proficiency in R programming, and apply computational of
Technology
statistics techniques. &
Science
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(Deemed to be
University)
Course Outcomes:
At the completing of this course, student will be able to:
• CO1 Compare and contrast traditional and computational statistics, explaining Madhav Institute
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the role of computation as a tool of discovery. Technology
• CO2 Implement computational statistics techniques using the software R. &
Science
• CO3 Estimate statistical functions or parameters by selecting and Gwalior (M.P.)
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implementing appropriate computational statistics techniques. University)

• CO4 Evaluate the choice of applying a specific computational statistics

technique to a given problem.
• CO5 Apply randomization techniques to extract information from large data
sets.
• CO6 Generate graphical displays as a tool for analyzing both large data sets
and computational statistics techniques.
After completing the course, students will achieve all these course outcomes.
Importance of the course and application in the Industry/
Research:
• Foundation for Data Science and Analytics Madhav Institute
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• Core Skills: Provides essential skills for analyzing and Technology
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interpreting complex data. Science
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• Practical Knowledge: Offers hands-on experience with real- (Deemed to be
University)
world data, preparing students for industry challenges.
• Critical Thinking: Enhances analytical thinking and
problem-solving abilities.
• Preparation for Advanced Studies
• Research Readiness: Equips students with statistical tools
needed for research projects and thesis work.
• Higher Education: Lays the groundwork for advanced
degrees in data science, statistics, and related fields.
Applications in Industry

• Technology Sector
• Machine Learning and AI: R is used to develop predictive models, automate decision-making,
and improve user experiences.
• Big Data Analytics: Handles large datasets with ease, providing insights into user behavior and
product performance.
• Healthcare and Biomedicine
• Clinical Trials: R is used to analyze patient data, validate treatment efficacy, and ensure safety.
• Genomics: Facilitates the processing and visualization of genomic data, aiding in personalized
medicine.
• Finance and Banking
• Risk Analysis: R is used for credit scoring, fraud detection, and investment strategy
development.
• Financial Modeling: Supports financial forecasting, portfolio optimization, and quantitative
analysis.
• Retail and Marketing
• Customer Insights: Analyzes consumer behavior, segment markets, and develop targeted
marketing strategies.
• Sales Forecasting: Predicts sales trends and optimizes inventory management.
Syllabus:
UNIT-I
• Introduction to R and Statistics Madhav Institute
• Key Concepts: of
Technology
• R Basics: Commands, Objects, Functions &
• Data Structures: Matrices, Arrays, Factors, Lists, Data Frames Science
Gwalior (M.P.)
• Data Manipulation: Importing and cleaning data in R (Deemed to be
University)
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA): Visualizing data to uncover patterns

UNIT-II
• Programming in R
• Key Concepts:
• Control Structures: Scripts, Logical Operators, Conditional Statements,
Loops
• Data Operations: Creating and manipulating Lists and Data Frames
• Function Creation: Writing custom functions for statistical analysis
• Statistical Functions: Built-in R functions for common statistical tasks.
Syllabus:
UNIT-III
Data Visualization & Algorithms Madhav Institute
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• Key Concepts: Technology
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• Visualization Tools: ggplot2, lattice, and base R plotting Science
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• Hypothesis Testing: t-tests, chi-squared tests, and more (Deemed to be
University)
• R Packages: Utilizing specialized packages for complex analyses
UNIT-IV
Estimation Techniques
• Key Concepts:
• Parameter Estimation: Methods like Maximum Likelihood
Estimation (MLE)
• Model Selection: Criteria for choosing the best statistical model
• Model Validation: Cross-validation and other techniques to assess
model performance
Syllabus:

• Unit V: Randomization Techniques Madhav Institute

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• Key Concepts: Technology
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• Random Sampling: Techniques for selecting Science
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representative samples University)

• Bootstrapping & Permutation Tests: Resampling

methods to estimate statistics
• Efficiency: Algorithms for handling large datasets in R
Prerequisite:
•Statistics Fundamentals:
•Basic Concepts: Understanding of mean, median, mode,
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standard deviation, and basic probability. of
•Programming Basics: Technology
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•Mathematical Skills: Science
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•Data Handling Skills: (Deemed to be
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•Spreadsheet Tools: Familiarity with Excel or Google Sheets for
basic data entry and manipulation.
•File Management: Understanding file types (CSV, Excel) and
basic operations like importing and exporting data.
Lab Sessions Overview
• Interactive Coding Sessions:
• Practical Exercises: Engage in real-world data analysis tasks and projects.
• Problem-Solving: Apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical
problems.
• Tools and Software:
• RStudio IDE: Utilize RStudio for writing, testing, and debugging code.
• Visualization Tools: Learn to create visual representations using ggplot2
and other packages.
• Guided Projects:
• Mini Projects: Work on guided projects that simulate real industry
scenarios.
Reference Material:
Recommended Books:
1. Computational Statistics by G. H. Givens and J. A. Hoeting Madhav Institute
2. Computational Statistics by J. E. Gentle of
Technology
3. An Introduction to Statistical Learning by G. James, D. Witten, T. Hastie, R. &
Science
Tibshirani Gwalior (M.P.)
4. Computational Statistics by Wendy L. Martinez and Angel R. Martinez (Deemed to be
University)
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