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Open Source Tools for Data Analysis

Learn the benefits of open source tools for data analysis, including free distribution, collaboration, and community learning. Discover popular tools like GitHub, R/RStudio, and how to continue your learning journey. Contact Benjamin Robinson at Benjamin.Robinson@dc.gov for more information.

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Open Source Tools for Data Analysis

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  1. Open Source Toolsfor Data Analysis July 14, 2016 DC Data Summit Data Analyst Track Ben Robinson

  2. Introductions

  3. Introductions – About me • I work at OSSE

  4. Introductions – About me • I work at OSSE • I have a Master’s degree in public policy

  5. Introductions – About me • I work at OSSE • I have a master’s degree in public policy • I know some STATA and Excel

  6. Introductions – About me • I work at OSSE • I have a Master’s degree in public policy • I know some STATA and Excel • My aspiration: I want to make cool graphs.

  7. WHAT IS Open Source?

  8. Definition • Free distribution • No cost to users

  9. Definition • Free distribution • No cost to users • No license restrictions • Allows innovation and experimentation

  10. Definition • Free distribution • No cost to users • No license restrictions • Allows innovation and experimentation • Supports use with software, regardless of platform

  11. Benefits • Wisdom of crowds • Tap into broader developer knowledge

  12. Benefits • Wisdom of crowds • Tap into broader developer knowledge • No cost • Remove barriers to entry

  13. Benefits • Wisdom of crowds • Tap into broader developer knowledge • No cost • Remove barriers to entry • Transparent development • Build tools collaboratively

  14. Benefits • Wisdom of crowds • Tap into broader developer knowledge • No cost • Remove barriers to entry • Transparent development • Build tools collaboratively • Community of users • Learn from the successes and challenges of others

  15. Tools for Today

  16. Tools GitHub • Version control • Distributed information • Open access/sharing

  17. Tools GitHub R/RStudio Statistical programming Data work/packages Open source technology • Version control • Distributed information • Open access/sharing

  18. Workshop

  19. INTERESTED IN CONTINUING TO LEARN? Contact me at: Benjamin.Robinson@dc.gov! Thanks to: Adam Bethke, Josh Boots, Alex Engler, Jared Knowles, Andrew Martin, Jon Robinson, Aaron Schumacher, and Tommy Shen for thought partnership. FOCUS DC, OSSE, and REL Mid-Atlantic for hosting!

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