What is R?


After installing the software, open RStudio


Set the folder RStudio uses when not in a project

  • From “Preferences” set the default folder to your documents or other convenient folder.

  • I set mine to my Dropbox folder.

  • After you have set the folder, quit and reopen RStudio.


Make a “project” for this course


Click “New Directory” for your project


Select “New Project”


Give the project folder a name


Your desktop should look something like this