Getting Started with R

To get started with R, first download and install R and RStudio (the IDE, or integrated development environment, that makes using R much, much more pleasant).  See links at this HGSE software support page.

Some Resources and Directions

The following are ways of getting help with R.

Handouts

This textbook has many handouts written by the teaching team that illustrates how to use R for a variety of tasks. Also see the Resources page on Canvas for further commentary and organization.

Class Code

Each class has a R script that shows how to do the stuff from that class. See the Packets on Canvas for this code.

A Very Important Online Textbook

See R for Data Science.. This textbook provides important information on wrangling data, making plots, and doing statistical programming. It is full of examples and code snippets you can steal.

Class Sections

Sections will typically have a hands-on component which will give you a chance to try things out yourself. These sections will also publish the final R code for future reference. See the section pages on Canvas to get this information.

Office Hours

Office hours are fine time to get help troubleshooting a specific or script you are working on.

GSE Stat Help Desk

Education students can write to stathelp@gse.harvard.edu to get help getting started with R. If groups of 3 or more want some tutorials, they can ask for them as well.

The Help Desk sometimes has Intro to R workshops. For example, grab some old workshop materials here: http://its.gse.harvard.edu/gentle-introduction-r