Data Analysis with R

The adoption of R is becoming a new standard in the social sciences around the world.The open-source nature of R makes innovation easier and faster. This course provides are view of fundamental aspects of R and a programming language in general. To lose the fear of R, we will understand what a script is and how it works. Next, we continue with fundamental tools as data opening, cleaning, and filtering, followed by data analysis with applied (systems of) concepts such as the grammar of graphics, textual analysis, and replicability. The course is divided into two days and seven sessions. The first day introduces some basic features of R and makes a refreshment for those who already are familiar with the program. The second day focuses on more applied techniques widely employed in the Social Sciences, such as model building, content analysis, and replication.