Introduction to R for Social Science Research

In this course we will become familiar with the R computing environment, an open source statistical package commonly used in the social sciences. We will work with R’s tools for exploratory data analysis (focusing on graphics) and statistical analysis. Depending on student research interests, different analytic techniques will be emphasized. Spatial analytic techniques will be covered. Students will also learn best practices for using help files and online sources to trouble-shoot problems. Sessions will include lecture and lab.