LibGuides: Fondren Data Visualization Short Course Showcase: R and More Open Tools

Introduction to Open-source Software

Welcome to this page, which introduces open-source software options such as R and Python.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact Fondren's Research Data Services, at researchdata@rice.edu.

Intro to Open-source Software
View the slides from the short course showcase, Fall, 2023.

One of the open-source programming languages that the Research Data Services team teaches is R.

Get started with an overview of R and instructions for installing R and RStudio.

R Project for Statistical Consulting
This is the go-to source for installations, updates, and official documentation on R.
R Studio Cheat Sheets
Download various R cheat sheets for a good reminder of key functions and arguments.
R Graphics Cookbook
This open e-book by Winston Chang covers ggplot2 and other graphics options in R
R Color Brewer Palette
Pick the right colors for your plots with Color Brewer guidance!
R Color Cheat Sheet
Just need to know the right name of the color you want? Check out this cheat sheet in full color.
Learning Statistics with R
This open e-book is an introduction to statistics using R.
Ten Simple Rules for Teaching Yourself R
Great advice from an article in PLOS Computational Biology

Research Data Services Website
Need help with your data? We offer support for finding, managing, and sharing data. We also teach workshops in these topics, along with data analysis and visualization. Visit our site to learn more!
Carpentries Organization
The Carpentries promotes reproducible research through foundational training in programming and data science. Check out their lessons, and be on the lookout for Carpentries workshops at Rice!
Open Source Educational Materials on Regression (from Penn State)
Everything you ever wanted to know about regression (except MLM and SEM) is covered in these online materials. This is a superb resource!