2 Getting started with R

2.1 RStudio Interface and Data

2.1.1 Download and Install RStudio

This course is based on the statistical software R. R is easier to use in the development environment RStudio (it works on both Windows, Apple, and other OS).

It is possible to download a free version of RStudio Desktop from the official websites.

You might also use a free online version of RStudio by registering to the RStudio Cloud free plan. However, the free plan gives you just 15 hours per months. Our lessons take 4.5 hours per month, and since you also need to practice, the best choice is to install RStudio and R on your computer.

Now we are going to see how to get started with RStudio Desktop.

First, download and install a free version of RStudio Desktop and open the software.