R is a free piece of software used for statistical analysis and data visualization.
You can download R from the R Project website. RStudio is a popular development environment for working with R. You can also install these using BCIT's AppsAnywhere service.
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Python is a programming language frequently used for working with data and automating research.
You can download Python from the official website. You can also use a distribution such as Anaconda, which is recommended by many people using Python for data science and research. Both of these are also available through BCIT's AppsAnywhere service.
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Head First SQL by Lynn Beighley
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AutoCAD is a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and drafting program made by Autodesk that is frequently used by architects, engineers, and other professionals.
AutoCAD is available through BCIT's AppsAnywhere service, however those wanting to use the software must first create an Autodesk account and confirm their eligibility with Autodesk’s verification service. For more information check BCIT's Knowledge Base.
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Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that can be used for data visualization and analytics.
Excel is available to download by itself or as part of Office365 through BCIT's AppsAnywhere service. You can find more information on activating it on BCIT's Knowledge Base.
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Learning MySQL: Get a Handle on Your Data by Saied M.M. "Saied" Tahaghoghi and Hugh E. Williams
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