Event Title
Knowledge is Free (and Statistics Should Be Too): An Introduction to Using “R” in the Classroom
Location
Moakley 135
Start Time
12-5-2011 10:50 AM
End Time
12-5-2011 11:50 AM
Description
This workshop will give attendees a hands-on introduction to using R, a freely available statistics software package. The focus of the discussion will be on using R in the classroom for basic mathematical and statistical operations that would be covered in an introductory or intermediate statistics course. The benefit of using R in the classroom is that students can download and install the program (and any add-on package) on their personal computers (Mac or PC) for free and work on statistics projects outside of class. Additionally, we will explore an add-on package that creates a point-and-click interface similar to SPSS to minimize the amount of syntax that is typically used in R and work through an interactive demonstration. Attendees are welcome to bring his/her own computer (Mac or PC) and download the software at the workshop or use a lab computer.
Knowledge is Free (and Statistics Should Be Too): An Introduction to Using “R” in the Classroom
Moakley 135
This workshop will give attendees a hands-on introduction to using R, a freely available statistics software package. The focus of the discussion will be on using R in the classroom for basic mathematical and statistical operations that would be covered in an introductory or intermediate statistics course. The benefit of using R in the classroom is that students can download and install the program (and any add-on package) on their personal computers (Mac or PC) for free and work on statistics projects outside of class. Additionally, we will explore an add-on package that creates a point-and-click interface similar to SPSS to minimize the amount of syntax that is typically used in R and work through an interactive demonstration. Attendees are welcome to bring his/her own computer (Mac or PC) and download the software at the workshop or use a lab computer.
Comments
Moderator: Karen Fein