R At Urban

The R Users Group Website offers a robust set of tutorials for users of all skill levels.

The Urban Institute R Users Group is committed to exposing researchers to the joy and power of R; developing beginner, intermediate, and advanced R skills; encouraging and supporting novel applications of R to public policy research; and building a diverse and mutually supportive community of R Users.

Intro to R

If you are just starting on your R journey, this is the place for you! Start here if you want to review R basics.

Data Visualization

This guide contains examples and instructions for popular and lesser-known plotting techniques in R, using urban themes!

Mapping

Here are concepts and code you will need for mapping and geospatial analysis in R.

Getting Data

Here are some useful workflows for pulling datasets commonly used at the Urban Institute.

Optimization

Here are tools and tips for improving the speed and execution of R code.

Resources

Here are some free books and websites that offer lengthy tutorials for R.