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'''R and R Studio''' are free software applications for statistical computing and graphics. R includes the code required to conduct statistical analyses and visualize data. R Studio is a companion application, called an integrated development environment (IDE), that makes it easier to use R. Both run on Windows and MacOS.
 
'''R and R Studio''' are free software applications for statistical computing and graphics. R includes the code required to conduct statistical analyses and visualize data. R Studio is a companion application, called an integrated development environment (IDE), that makes it easier to use R. Both run on Windows and MacOS.
 
==Why R Studio?==
 
Although you can use R directly, R Studio organizes and streamlines many R features and functions, reducing your workload and making it easier to navigate and manage R projects. R Studio is currently the most common IDE for R.
 
  
 
==Install R==
 
==Install R==
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===Mac===
 
===Mac===
 
Under '''Latest release''', select the link to the latest release package (.pkg) file. Save the file to your Mac and then select it to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the application as usual. Once installed, you can delete the .pkg installer file.
 
Under '''Latest release''', select the link to the latest release package (.pkg) file. Save the file to your Mac and then select it to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the application as usual. Once installed, you can delete the .pkg installer file.
 
 
===PC===
 
===PC===
 
In the description of the '''base''' subdirectory, select the '''Install R for the first time''' link to download the Windows installer file. Save the file on your PC and then double-click it to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to Install the application as usual.
 
In the description of the '''base''' subdirectory, select the '''Install R for the first time''' link to download the Windows installer file. Save the file on your PC and then double-click it to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to Install the application as usual.
  
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==Why R Studio?==
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Although you can use R directly, R Studio organizes and streamlines many R features and functions, reducing your workload and making it easier to navigate and manage R projects. R Studio is currently the most common IDE for R.
 
==Install R Studio==
 
==Install R Studio==
 
#Browse to [https://rstudio.com/ https://rstudio.com]
 
#Browse to [https://rstudio.com/ https://rstudio.com]

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R and R Studio are free software applications for statistical computing and graphics. R includes the code required to conduct statistical analyses and visualize data. R Studio is a companion application, called an integrated development environment (IDE), that makes it easier to use R. Both run on Windows and MacOS.

Install R

  1. Browse to https://www.r-project.org
  2. Under Getting Started, select Download R (Fig 1)
  3. Select the link under 0-Cloud to download R from the server nearest you
  4. Under Download and Install R, select either the Mac or Windows version of R to begin downloading the installer file. What happens next will differ slightly depending on whether you are installing R on a Mac or PC.

Mac

Under Latest release, select the link to the latest release package (.pkg) file. Save the file to your Mac and then select it to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the application as usual. Once installed, you can delete the .pkg installer file.

PC

In the description of the base subdirectory, select the Install R for the first time link to download the Windows installer file. Save the file on your PC and then double-click it to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to Install the application as usual.

Why R Studio?

Although you can use R directly, R Studio organizes and streamlines many R features and functions, reducing your workload and making it easier to navigate and manage R projects. R Studio is currently the most common IDE for R.

Install R Studio

  1. Browse to https://rstudio.com
  2. Select RStudio from the Products menu
  3. Select RStudio Desktop
  4. Select Download RStudio Desktop
  5. Select Download
  6. Select Download R Studio for Mac