University of South Florida - Spring Workshop
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
9:00 - 10:30 am EST
R is a beginner friendly programming language used for statistical computing and graphics. In this workshop, you will be introduced to basic data analysis in R and begin to explore data visualizations, one of the most power aspects of the R programming language. This workshop is the second of two R programming lessons and it is recommended to review material covered by the first workshop up to the section titled "MISSING DATA" - R Programming: An Introduction. The second half of this document will be covered in this workshop.
Here is the link to the github page for the R programming: An Introduction.
To participate in this workshop you will need to have access to the programming language R and RStudio - see the options below. Please be prepared and have R and RStudio setup using either method before the workshop. If you experience any trouble with installation, please contact me prior to the workshop staceyborrego@gmail.com.
Accessing Rstudio on the cloud is an excellent alternative to installing it on your own computer. You will need to sign up for a free account on their website by following the instructions below. If you already have an accout with the RStudio Cloud, your credentials will still work on the Posit website.
Website: Posit Cloud
- Click Get Started
- Click Sign Up
- Provide the necessary information or log in if you have an account with RStudio Cloud
- Under Your Workspace on the left side, Your Content should be selected
- On the far right, under your name at the top, click on the blue New Project button, then New RStudio Project
- At the top you can rename the project by clicking on Untitled Project
You are all set! This workspace will be saved and ready to access anytime in the future.
Another option is install all the software on your computer. You will need to install BOTH the R programming language and RStudio. If you already have R and RStudio installed, it is recommended to update both. Here is a link to great instructions for all operating systems for both installation and updating: Installation Instructions
You are welcome to check out the lesson plan ahead of time.
- The files listed HERE can be downloaded by clicking on the green CODE button and selecting Download Zip in the menu.
- The .rmd file can be opened in RStudio
- The .html file will open in your browser
- The .pdf file will open in any PDF viewing program
- Please let me know if you have any issues. Happy scripting!