Day 1 - Getting Started

Math Session

Notation, Functions, and Limits

  1. Measurement and notation

  2. Review Basic Algebra

  3. Functions

  4. Limits and Series

Links

Software Session

We will be getting started with the following installations today:

  1. R - Statistical Programming Language

  2. RStudio - Interactive Development Environment for R

  3. Stata - Statistical Software Package (the “other” one)

  4. Zotero - Reference Management Tool

  5. GitHub - Storing code online with version control

R and R Studio

Use the link here to install RStudio on your systems.

Stata

Stata is a paid software. Georgetown provides download option through the university webstore here.

Zotero

Zotero is a reference management tool. It allows you to maintain a structured bibliography. Its integration with various web browsers and software like MS Word and R, makes it a fantastic tool for keeping track of readings as well as citing them.

Zotero Folder

Zotero Folder
  1. Make Zotero Account.
  2. Add a connector to the browser (For eg, zotero connector for google chrome).
  3. Download Zotero Desktop App here.
  4. Connect Zotero to R Studio. (We will do this step on Day 5, using the link here).

GitHub

Make your account here