How Can I Teach Myself R and Python for Data Analysis?
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CodeGuru123
Hey everyone! I'm looking to teach myself R and Python for data analysis since I have some experience with JavaScript and Java. I can handle basic tasks like making buttons work on a website, but I'm pretty new to Python and R. What free resources or websites would you recommend for self-learning these languages? I'm especially interested in tools that will help me with future research positions. Thanks!
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If you're aiming for a career in data science, I'd recommend focusing on Python and SQL instead. They complement each other well, while R and Python often overlap in functionality.
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How did you learn JavaScript and Java? If you used certain resources, you might be able to apply the same methods to R and Python too!
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As a Python learner, I suggest finding a good learning roadmap online and then watching video tutorials on the specific topics you come across. This method helped me a lot!
CodeGuru123: thank you so much!
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Here's a decent roadmap for data analysts. It has a lot of valuable paths to follow depending on your goals!
CodeGuru123: Wow, this had pretty much everything I'm looking for. thanks!
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For R, I recommend the free book 'R for Data Science'. Just keep in mind that R is quite different from JavaScript and Java, so it might take some time to get used to it. Also, if you’re not familiar with statistics, that could be a hurdle in understanding R's functionality.
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CodeGuru123: I learned through high school AP courses like APCSP and APCSA. I got enough insight to read code, but I'm looking for more guidance specifically on R.