START HERE: Software Options
Please, follow one of these two options to get all the necessary software. I encourage all students (and especially beginners) to utilize Option 1.
I encourage all students to utilize Option 1: RStudio Workbench. This will ensure we all use a consistent software environment. If you choose to install your own software locally (Option 2), I cannot guarantee the instructional staff will be able to help you troubleshoot issues caused by software configuration.
Option 1 - access RStudio Workbench
This option does not require installing anything on your computer, because allows accessing R and RStudio through your web browser. All you have to do is the following:
- Register a free GitHub account (choose a professional username)
- Access RStudio Workbench
- Configure Git
- Test that everything works by completing Using Git within RStudio
Option 2 - install R and RStudio locally
If you want to run R and RStudio on your own computer, follow these instructions in the provided order:
- Register a free GitHub account (choose a professional username)
- Install & Setup R/RStudio
- Install Git
- Configure Git
- Test that everything works by completing Using Git within RStudio