Introduction to R and Open Science Practices course

Date:

04/09/2023 - 05/09/2023

Organised by:

Ulster University

Presenter:

Dr Eoin McElroy and Professor Victoria Simms

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

statisticssummerschool@ulster.ac.uk

Map:

View in Google Maps  (BT52 1SA)

Venue:

Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine

Description:

This 2-day course will introduce participants to important open science practices in the social sciences including the pre-registration of study hypotheses, experimental design and plans for data analysis, as well as processes and procedures for sharing research data and analytic code. The course will also provide applied researchers with an entry-level, practical introduction to R for the purposes of conducting reproducible data manipulation and analysis. It will introduce attendees to the basic functions of R, assuming no prior knowledge of computer programming. Particular attention will be paid to data exploration and visualisation techniques. Attendees will also gain experience of conducting a range of common statistical techniques used in the behavioural and social sciences (e.g. correlational and regression analysis). Participants will also be shown how to install R packages for additional functionality. This course uses lectures to provide a clear understanding of the logic underlying the use of statistical techniques and procedures; however, a greater amount of time will be devoted to giving participants experience of hands-on use of R.

Cost:

Student: £220; Educational/charitable sector: £330; Government/commercial sector: £400

Website and registration:

Region:

Northern Ireland

Keywords:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination (other)

Related publications and presentations:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs
Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Research Skills, Communication and Dissemination (other)

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