R

R is a free, open-source programming language designed for statistical computing and widely used across various academic disciplines. It features a rich ecosystem of packages for data cleaning and visualization, including popular tools like ggplot2 and Plotly, making it a powerful choice for data analysis and research.

Install R

  1. Download and install the R programming language.
  2. Download and install R Studio
  3. Download and install Tidyverse packages

Websites

Books

R FOR DATA SCIENCE
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R for Data Science, 2nd edition

  • by Hadley Wickham, Mine Cetinkaya-Rundel, and Garrett Grolemund
  • Sebastopol, CA : O’Reilly Media, 2023.

O’Reilly Online Learning

For additional books and learning materials, the O’Reilly Online Learning: Academic/Public Library Edition collection provides extensive access to eBooks and videos in computer science, IT, business, and related subjects. This resource is provided by University Libraries and is available to all Ohio State faculty, students, and staff with a valid osu.edu email address.

Workshops and Events

OSU Code Club supports learning the R language and welcomes anyone who studies or works at The Ohio State University to join.