R-Ladies Singapore: Kick Off Session!

👩‍💻✨ Welcome to our first R-Ladies Session! We’re thrilled to have you join us for this journey into the world of R and data analysis.
Who We Are
R-Ladies is a global organization that promotes gender diversity in the R community, providing an inclusive, supportive space for women and gender minorities interested in data science, programming, and data-driven storytelling. Whether you’re a seasoned R user or just curious, you’re in the right place!
What We’ll Cover Today
We'll start with a quick intro to R, covering the basics so that you feel comfortable working in the environment. Then, we’ll dip our toes into dplyr, one of the most popular packages in R for data manipulation, using the classic `iris` dataset. Don’t worry if this is all new; by the end of today’s session, you'll have a toolkit to start exploring data with confidence.
Session Outline

1. Introduction to R: Setting up, basic commands, and understanding the console.
2. The `iris` Dataset: A quick look at our data, and why this is such a popular dataset for learning.
3. Introduction to `dplyr`: Learn how to filter, select, arrange, and summarize data using simple, readable code.

What to Expect
This session will be interactive! Feel free to ask questions, share your screen, and explore along with us. R is as much about experimentation as it is about coding—don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
Let’s dive in and have some fun! 🌈