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An Introduction to SQL (with R)

An Introduction to SQL (with R)

Course Level: Intermediate

Using databases is a fundamental part of a data scientists role. The main focus of this training course is to introduce SQL databases and how R can be used to retrieve and manipulate data stored in a relational database.

We use the PostgresSQL database as an example for public courses. For in-house training, we are happy to adapt the course to match your database requirements.

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Course Details

  • Course Outline
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Materials
  • Prior Knowledge

Course Outline

  • Introduction to databases: An introduction to relational databases that implement the SQL standard. This will cover standard SQL table queries, as well as a brief discussion into indexing.
  • Data entry and retrieval: Using R as a means to query and modify data in a SQL database.
  • Data aggregation: A dplyr front end to data manipulation on a database.
  • Multiple tables: Dealing with and joining data that resides in multiple tables within a database.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the day, participants will understand…

  • how to access relational databases via R
  • that R can directly query and modify data in a SQL database
  • how to use dplyr to access a database
  • that dplyr can run commands directly in the data.

Materials

Prior Knowledge

No knowledge of database software is assumed however familiarity with R programming and use of packages and functions is required. Successful completion of the Introduction to R course offered by Jumping Rivers is sufficient background.

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