Week 1: Getting started with R
Learning Goals
- Understand the added value of this course in your study program
- Know what to prepare, and how to do it effectively
- Understand the grading and assessment criteria for the course
- Get familiar with the RStudio interface and basic data manipulation using dplyr
Preparation before the lecture
Opening lecture and R bootcamp
Laptop required!
- Introduction to the course (View slides)
- In-class tutorial: R Bootcamp ( view slides, view full tutorial (chapters 1-4))
After the lecture
- Exercises after class (please complete chapters 1-4 in R for Social Scientists at your own pace; about 4-5 hours)
- Reading: A Guide to Scrum for Researchers