useR! 2024

In this session, I will explore R's potential for data collection, a less explored aspect of the language. While R is widely recognized for its robust data analysis and reporting capabilities, its utility for data collection, particularly through R Shiny apps, is less commonly discussed. I aim to shed light on this aspect, demonstrating how R can serve as an end-to-end solution for academic workflows, especially in fields studying human behavior such as experimental psychology, social sciences, and behavioral economics. I will walk through two case studies from published papers where R was not only used for data analysis but also for data collection. These examples illustrate how an R Shiny app served as an online experiment platform, enabling efficient and effective data gathering. The goal of this session is to broaden the perspective of R users and to inspire academics to consider R as a comprehensive tool for their research journey. From data collection to data analysis, and all the way to authoring and publishing, R can streamline the process, making research more efficient and reproducible.