R and Python for Economic Analysis Workshop (January 2026)

Welcome to the R and Python Workshop hosted by the Atlantic Research Data Centre! This workshop is designed for students, researchers, and professionals from various disciplines who want to enhance their data analysis skills using R and Python. Over five interactive sessions, you will learn how to manipulate data, create visualizations, and perform empirical research using the latest tools.

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Workshop Poster

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Workshop Details

• Facilitator: Saeed Saffari
• Location: McCain 2022
• Schedule:
  • R Section:
    • Session 1: Friday, January 16, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    • Session 2: Saturday, January 17, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Python Section:
    • Session 3: Friday, January 23, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    • Session 4: Saturday, January 24, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Session 5: Friday, January 30, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

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Workshop Sections

R Workshop Sessions

The R section covers:

• Session 1: Introduction to R, Data Structures, and Programming
• Session 2: Data Manipulation with dplyr, Data Visualization with ggplot2, and Statistical Applications

Click here to access R Workshop Materials.

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Python Workshop Sessions

The Python section covers:

• Session 3: Introduction to Python, Data Structures, and Loops
• Session 4: Data Analysis with NumPy, Pandas, and Data Visualization with Matplotlib
• Session 5: Working with Real Data, Regression Analysis, and Accessing Online Datasets

Click here to access Python Workshop Materials.

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Getting Started

To get started with the workshop materials, follow these steps:

1. Download the repository: Click on the green Code button and choose Download ZIP, or clone the repository using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/saeed-saffari/R_Python_workshop_ARDC_Win_2026.git