Discovering Statistics Using R and RStudio: How Teaching With R has Evolved

What’s changed in the way we teach statistics using R — and what has made it easier to teach?

In this new interview, statistics professor and author Andy Field explores how teaching R and RStudio has evolved, and what this means for lecturers and students in higher education. From improved tools to shifting student expectations, he shares practical insights into making statistics using R more accessible and engaging.

In this video, you’ll discover:

- Why teaching R has become more accessible in recent years
- How tools and approaches have evolved
- Practical advice for integrating R and RStudio into your teaching

Whether you’re new to R or adapting your teaching approach, this video offers useful guidance for engaging today’s students.

Discovering Statistics Using R and RStudio (2nd edition) supports lecturers with a hands-on, student-friendly approach to teaching statistics.

Explore the book: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/discovering-statistics-using-r-and-rstudio/book261351

Video chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:18 What has changed since the first edition to make R easier to teach with?
01:46 Supporting students learning R
3:10 Why teaching R has traditionally been challenging
04:14 Tools and resources that make teaching R easier
05:45 What are the benefits of using R for lecturers and students

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