Hey everyone! I'm looking to teach myself R and Python since I've got some basic knowledge of JavaScript and Java. I'm mainly interested in using these languages for data analysis in future research roles. Can anyone recommend some good free resources or websites that would help me learn these languages? I'm aiming for something that covers the basics without getting too complicated.
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When learning R and Python, consider how you learned JavaScript and Java! Those same strategies could work well here. If you took AP courses and that methodology helped, maybe see if your high school has resources for those who want to continue programming. I know there's plenty available for Python but R might require a bit more digging.
For R, I highly suggest checking out the book 'R for Data Science.' It's available for free and it's a comprehensive resource, but keep in mind that R works quite differently from JS and Java. It's essential to grasp some basic statistics as well, since they really help in understanding how R operates.
Check out this roadmap I found: [Data Analyst Roadmap](https://roadmap.sh/data-analyst). It covers loads of topics and skills, and it's exactly what you need if you're looking into data analysis. Happy learning!
Wow, this had pretty much everything I'm looking for. Thanks!