R is a statistical program that can be used interactively to explore data or used as a programming language to implement complex data analyses. It is extensible via libraries and covers a high variety of evaluation tools. Unlike a menu-based programme such as SPSS, GraphPad Prism, STATA ... , R requires programming skills. After an introduction to the environment of R, participants are trained step by step to create simple data preparations and analysis in an inspiring workshop based atmosphere by their own. The focus is on teaching programming skills with regard to statistical issues. Various exercises help participants to consolidate the course content they have learned and to immediately apply their newly acquired knowledge to practical examples.
