Introduction to the R statistical package WF-PS-N-WPSR

R is a programming language and a large, constantly developed project that allows users from all over the world to perform both simple and complex statistical analyses using free software. Currently, R is one of the statistical programs most frequently used in psychology. It is particularly useful for people conducting research activity, not only because it offers a wide range of analyses, but also because of their transparency, which is now very important in the scientific world.

In the R program, statistical analyses are performed using functions written in the R programming language.

The course is addressed to people who consider starting doctoral studies, as well as students who want to develop their statistical competences. Please remember that after graduation, you will lose access to the paid IBM SPSS Statistics software currently provided by the University. The ability to use the R program will allow you to continue your adventure with statistics also after graduation (there are also other free statistical programs that do not require the use of a programming language - selected free programs will be presented during classes as well).

The aim of the course is to familiarize you with the R program, which requires the use of a programming language. Classes are planned as a gentle introduction - no experience with R or any other programming language required. They are to help you feel comfortable with this form of conducting analyses, prepare you to expand your analytical repertoire and make you cautious about R-related dangers. The basic statistical knowledge will be appreciated (understanding the analyses from the curriculum, not the ability to conduct them in SPSS).