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Overview

R is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. It is a GNU project which is similar to the S language and environment which was developed at Bell Laboratories (formerly AT&T, now Lucent Technologies) by John Chambers and colleagues. 

R is the fastest growing statistical software/language and is rapidly overtaking all others (e.g. SPSS, STATA, & SAS in popularity and use.)  For a view of where it's come from, check out R: Past and Future History (from 1998).

 

RStudio Desktop is a powerful and productive user interface for R. It’s free and open source, and works great on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Product Details  

System Requirements

R runs on *inux, Windows & Mac operating systems and so does RStudio.

Licensing & Cost Information

R & RStudio are freely available. Freely available refers to software which is legally available for no monetary cost to the college or individual.  Note that there may still be usage limitations (such as personal use only) set down by the license agreement.  We always recommend that you at least skim a license agreement before you agree to its terms.

Regardless of licensing, please place all requests for software through ITS (see below).  This way, the college may be able to save significant amounts of money by including the additional license(s) under existing agreements.

Usage Restrictions

This section should remain the the form of three questions and the statement on "non-commercial" use.

  • Can I use R/RStudio for research?  Yes, but click here for compliance and validation issues
  • Is R/RStudio limited to educational use?  No
  • Is R/RStudio available for personal use?  Yes
  • Read the license agreements regarding whether this software is available for commercial use.

Home Use

You can install R & RStudio for your personal use and even continue to use it after you leave Carleton. 

Where Can I Find R on campus?

R (and RStudio) is available in all refreshing labs and classrooms.  For a complete list, see: a list of what's where in the labs - including the extensive full list of R libraries that are added in the install by ITS! 

How Do I Request R?

Labs and Classrooms

To request this software be installed on a refreshing lab/classroom contact either Rapid Response or Student Computing.

College Owned Equipment

You can install R on college owned (or any) equipment by downloading it from here.

Personal Machines

You can install R on your personal machine by downloading it from here.  It is also available for college owned computers via KBOX.  

 

Getting Started with R (and RStudio)

Through our licensed access to Lynda.com, you may access the 2+hour  "Up and Running with R"  and/or try a more detailed (6 hr) training  "R-Statistics Essential Training"  (This one includes a bit on RStudio as well.  RStudio is a convenient and free interface to R that makes it easier to navigate.)

Note that you need to login via your Carleton credentials for access to Lynda online courses. 

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