Introduction to Data Science with R B(特講1 データサイエンス入門B)

Undergraduate course, Kyushu University, Faculty of Economics, 2025

This undergraduate course introduces students to basic data science using R, including data wrangling, visualization, and statistical analysis. The course is designed for students with no prior programming experience and focuses on practical applications in economics and social sciences.

Course Features

  • Taught in Japanese
  • 1-credit course (Winter semester)
  • Assessment via individual or group final project
  • Approximately 40 students enrolled

Tools & Materials

  • R programming language
  • Custom handouts and examples
  • Supplementary: Salganik, Bit by Bit: Social Research in the Digital Age