oWS3: Defense Against the Dark R's: Intro to R for Social Scientists
R has become a popular statistical software in social sciences over the past decade, offering powerful capabilities for data analysis, visualization, and reproducible research. However, learning R can be an intimidating prospect for many social scientists who may lack prior programming experience, which is a lot of us. The abundance of available learning resources, while helpful, can also be overwhelming for beginners trying to determine where to start. Many of these resources are also not geared toward social science. This session aims to provide an accessible introduction to R specifically tailored for social scientists, with the goal of building a solid foundation and boosting confidence in working with the software. Key focus areas include: Project Setup and Workflow, Data Visualization, R-Basics for Social Scientists and Generating Reproducible Workflows and Reports. The goal is to empower researchers to continue exploring R's potential for social science applications with greater confidence.