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Course***R/S-plus Programming Techniques II this April 28-29 in San Fra

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Subject: Course***R/S-plus Programming Techniques II this April 28-29 in San Francisco by XLSolutions Corp.
From: <elvis@xlsolutions-corp.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 11:01:20 -0800
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XLSolutions Corporation (www.xlsolutions-corp.com) is proud 
to announce a 2-day "R/S-plus Programming Techniques II" course: 


**** San Francisco -----------------> April 28-29


Course Description: 

This intermediate level course is recommended for 
statisticians/analysts who have some previous experience 
using R/S-plus and wish to hone their skills. 
Casual users can "fill in the gaps" of their knowledge 
to make better use of R/S-PLus. 


This course will focus on advanced graphics, Vectorization, 
resource management, connecting to C++, introduction to 
classes and methods (including S4 classes) and statistical 
modeling with applications to finance and biotech. 



Course Outline: 


- Overview of R/S-Plus 
- Using Advanced Lattice/Trellis Graphics 
- Using High-level Plotting Functions 
- Taking advantage of fast objects and fast functions 
- Avoiding Loops 
- Vectorization 
- Statistical Modeling 
- Resource Management 
- Techniques for Effective use of R and S 
- Connecting to C++ 
- Introduction to Classes (S4/S-Plus) and Methods 
- Macros in R 
- Building and Distributing Packages (libraries) 


Early bird ends March 31!

For registration, fees and discounts, please contact Sue Turner via

Email sue@xlsolutions-corp.com 
Phone: 206-686-1578 x221 
Visit us: www.xlsolutions-corp.com/training.htm 



Course Format: 


This course consists of a series of short lectures with 
demonstrations and interactive sessions for the participants. 
Each student is provided with bound copies of the notes and 
a CD-ROM containing all examples, exercises and software used 
on the course. 




Share Your Thoughts: 


Are there any additional topics you would like for this course to 
address? 
Would you like for this course to be offered in another city? 


Please let us know by contributing to our recommendation list: 
training@xlsolutions-corp.com. 


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R/S-Plus Programming Techniques II 
Pre-registration Form (Please email or print and fax: 206-686-1578) 
XLsolutions Corporation: For your Solutions needs, Consulting and 
Training. 
www.xlsolutions-corp.com 




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Payment will be made by: (1) check (2) invoice (3) bank transfer 




Elvis Miller, PhD 
Manager Training and Technical Support 
North American Division 
XLSolutions Corporation 
Email: elvis@xlsolutions-corp.com 
Phone: 206-686-1578 
Web: www.xlsolutions-corp.com 

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