STEMskiller: Skill Set Map for Mentors of Early Career Researchers

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Research data

[Working with data]

Programming/coding basics

Definition:

Some early career researchers in STEM fields may need but not have yet had introductory courses in programming/coding. Mentors can provide mentees with basic self-study material such as the resources listed in this section.

Useful resources on Programming/coding basics:

Guttag, J. (2011). Introduction to computer science and programming. MIT OpenCourseWare. https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-00sc-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-spring-2011/index.htm

Syllabus, software guidelines, and reference list.

Tags: IPS IA; IPS CritT; IPS CreaT; IPS WC; IPS QL; IPS IL; IPS T; IPS PS; PSR CE; PSR IKC; PSR ER; PST LL; PSR GL; IAL IntL; CompS

Peer Review: None

Table of contents:

1.6. Research data

1.6.1. Data gathering and organizing

1.6.2. Working with data (modeling, simulation, analysis)

1.6.2.1. Data analysis: concepts and definitions, resources for learning more
1.6.2.2. Advanced techniques in modelling complex systems
1.6.2.3. Information processing and exchange
1.6.2.4. Using R for statistical data analysis

1.6.2.6. Software usage and development
1.6.2.7. Sensitive data

1.6.3. Presenting data

1.6.4. Storing data

 

Author: Stephanie Krueger

Peer Reviewer(s): None

Last Updated: October 26, 2021