econometrics · Labs
R for Econometrics Labs
Tidy workflows, reproducible folders, and literate programming that survives peer review.
ZAR 650 · 4 weeks
Software: R · Method focus: workflow · Level: beginner · Assessment: replication packet
Description
Project structure, renv basics, ggplot for regression outputs, and patchwork layouts. Ends with a replication packet checklist.
What is included
- renv and folder scaffolding
- ggplot recipes for coefficients and diagnostics
- Function writing for repeated tables
- Mentor code review ticket
- README template for replication
- Pair programming on a messy dataset
Outcomes
- Ship a replication folder a colleague can run
- Automate tables without manual copy-paste
- Document session info for long-term projects
Mentor Themba Dube
Lab assistant; former RA pipeline maintainer.
Reviews
Replication README caught three path bugs before my supervisor opened the project.
Questions
This cohort is R-first; see resources page for Python pointers.
Windows and macOS welcome; we note path quirks.
Not covered — focus is offline reproducibility.