FAQs

Do I need to be an expert in R to attend this workshop?

No, but each workshop day has a central theme. If you are a complete beginner, we recommend attending the Introductory R workshop in February, where the basics of coding in R will be taught. This might be sufficient to get you started. However, joining other R workshop days could also be beneficial for novice coders because the teachers will go through detailed notes that you can revisit at your own leisure later on. Note that the R Workshops on Mixed Modelling and on Spatial modelling with temporal and spatial autocorrelation are quite advanced and not suitable for beginners.

Do I need to download R and R Studio on my computer for this workshop?

Yes you will need a laptop with R and RStudio installed. Detailed instructions will be sent to all participants (and posted on our website) in the weeks prior to the workshop. If you are using a UQ computer, you can download R and RStudio using the UQ Self-Service.

Where are the workshops going to be held?

The workshops will be held on the main campus (St Lucia) at UQ. Exact building and room numbers will be posted to our website in the weeks prior to the workshop.

What time are the workshops?

The workshops will run 9-4 pm each day. The exact run times (including break times) will be posted to our website in the weeks leading up to the workshop.

Can I get an invoice for this workshop?

Yes. After registration, an invoice will be sent to the email address you provided in the registration form. If you don’t receive an invoice, contact cbcs-workshops.

How do I know which workshop day should I attend?

This is totally up to you. Read the summary of topics for each day and consider your own experience. Generally it is ok (and good!) to push yourself into new areas because we provide extensive notes that you can review after the workshop.

How can I get a refund?

If you have cause to cancel your attendance for any reason, please email us and we can discuss options.

I’m having trouble with the registration form. What should I do?

Refresh your web page or try copying/pasting the registration link directly into your web browser. If this still doesn’t work, contact us and we can help you.

I have already registered but I want to attend more days in the workshop. What should I do?

No problems! We’d love you to come to more days. You can’t add additional days to an existing registration, but you can go back to the registration page and re-register just for the additional days. Be sure not to re-register for the days you have already paid for, or you will be charged twice.

I have already registered but I have decided not to go to some of the workshop days. What should I do?

If you have cause to cancel your attendance for any reason, please email us and we can discuss options.

What are the costs per workshop day?

The exact costs are available on our website and at the registration link.

Can you help me with my statistical problem?

Unfortunately we do not have time to work through your own examples. During the workshop, we have examples that we work through together. We find that this has been the most effective way to communicate the concepts to the range of people in the audience.

Can you provide me with a certificate of completion after the workshop?

Yes, just email us at cbcs-workshops and we will provide you with a certificate.