Install R


The R language is built and contributed to by people all around the world. It lets you perform data analysis just like you’re following a recipe for cookies. Once you find your favorite recipe you can use it over and over again and easily share it with your collaborators.




Instructions for MPCA

  1. Open the G:\Lapps\R folder.
  2. Double click the R-3.4.2-win.exe file.
  3. In the pop-up windows click the Ok and Next buttons until you reach the end.
  4. Delete the 2 shortcuts from your Desktop, you won’t need them.


Instructions for everyone

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to R’s download page -> CRAN
  2. Choose your operating system from the top. Or use the shortcuts below.
    • WINDOWS go here: Windows
    • MAC go here: Mac
      • Scroll down and download the highest numbered file (ex. R-3.5.1.pkg)
    • LINUX go here: Linux
  3. Save the file and install with the default options.

Install RStudio

RStudio is the handy user interface we use to write R scripts and keep our projects organized. It isn’t required to use R, but it makes things a whole lot easier.


Install RStudio

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to www.rstudio.com
  2. Choose your operating system and download the newest version
  3. Open the file and install with the default options
  4. You are officially ready to R