Install the software
In order to do the analyses shown in the videos, you need to install some software and R packages on your computer. The software includes R and RStudio. The R packages includes the package ascr and all its dependencies.
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You can download R from this website: https://cran.r-project.org/
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You can download RStudio from this website: https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/
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The R package ascr written by Dr. Ben Stevenson can be installed from his github site:
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https://github.com/b-steve/ascr
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We also prepared a video that will guide you through the installation process. You can watch it here:
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Quick intro to RStudio
There are good introductory tutorials online. You can find them by searching for 'RStudio tutorial' on YouTube.com. Here are some recommendations:
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One tutorial that I really liked was this one:
RStudio for the Total Beginner - YouTube
It is a great, basic introduction to RStudio and its four panels.
This tutorial goes into a lot more detail:
R Programming for Beginners | Complete Tutorial | R & RStudio - YouTube
If you manage all the material in here, you will be well prepared for working with RStudio and R. Note: the tutorial starts with the instructor working in R (outside RStudio) but switches to RStudio after a few minutes.
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