Reproducible Research Using R An Open Educational Resource

Explain the purpose of R Markdown and how it supports reproducible research

Describe the limitations of standalone R scripts for communicating analysis

Create a new R Markdown document and select an appropriate output format

Identify and modify the core components of an R Markdown file, including the YAML, text, and R code chunks

Write and format narrative text using Markdown syntax

Create, name, and manage R code chunks to control how code and output are displayed

Display numerical output, tables, and visualizations within an R Markdown document

Improve table and figure presentation using captions and formatting tools

Organize analyses using sections and subsections to create a clear document structure

Knit an R Markdown document and troubleshoot common knitting errors

Publish and share R Markdown output outside of the R environment

Apply best practices to ensure an R Markdown document is reproducible and understandable on its own