The document discusses an orientation program on data mining using R programming. It covers various topics related to data science including data analysis, data mining, R programming, and basic R commands. Some key points:
- It discusses the differences between data, information, and knowledge. Data is processed to get information, and information combined with experience leads to knowledge.
- The steps in data analysis are explained as collect, clean, organize, explore, and model data to get insights and make decisions.
- The objectives and roles of R programming in data science are discussed. R is a popular language for statistical computing and data analysis.
- Basic R commands for vectors, importing/exporting CSV files, and coercion