Linear Regression in R with Biological Data

In this session, we will explore the fundamentals of linear regression and its application in biological data analysis. Our expert speaker will demonstrate how to use R to perform linear regression, interpret results, and visualize data.

Agenda:

1. Introduction to Linear Regression (5 minutes)

• Overview of linear regression and its importance in biological data analysis

2. Loading and Preparing Biological Data in R (10 minutes)

• Introduction to popular biological datasets and data formats
• Using R to load, clean, and prepare data for analysis

3. Performing Linear Regression in R (20 minutes)

• Using the lm() function to perform linear regression
• Interpreting coefficients, p-values, and R-squared

4. Visualizing Linear Regression Results (15 minutes)

• Using ggplot2 to create informative plots
• Visualizing regression lines, confidence intervals, and residuals

5. Q&A Session (10 minutes)