Software Guides

Not sure how to use the software your program requires? These beginner-friendly walkthroughs will help you get up and running with the most common statistics tools used in academic research. No prior experience needed.

Getting Started with Excel for Research

A beginner's guide to using Microsoft Excel for statistical analysis in academic research. Learn the Data Analysis ToolPak, key formulas, and when Excel is enough for your thesis.

Getting Started with R for Research

A beginner's guide to using R and RStudio for academic research. Learn how to install R, load data, run a t-test, and interpret output for your thesis or dissertation.

Getting Started with SPSS for Research

A beginner's guide to using SPSS for academic research. Learn the interface, how to import data, run analyses, and interpret output for your thesis or dissertation.