Lab Manual for Social Science Statistics Using R

Lab Manual for Social Science Statistics Using R is a hands-on, workbook-style text that introduces students to statistical analysis through active engagement with real data using R and RStudio®. Designed for introductory statistics and research methods courses, the book guides students step by step through the research process using data from the General Social Survey. Beginning with an orientation to R, RStudio, and data preparation, the text covers core statistical topics—including descriptive statistics, data visualization, chi-square tests, t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, and regression—using accessible Base R commands. Brief conceptual explanations are paired with guided demonstrations, cumulative exercises, and lab assignments that emphasize learning by doing, helping students build confidence in managing data, conducting analyses, and professionally interpreting and reporting results from start to finish.