Usage of R Software in Educational Research in Türkiye: Frequency, Functions, and Advantages

Abstract

This study explores the use of R statistical software in educational sciences in Türkiye. Although R is a powerful, free, and open-source software widely used globally, its adoption in Türkiye, especially in social sciences, remains very limited. The study investigates the frequency of R and other statistical software in SSCI-indexed educational journals between 2010 and 2014. Results reveal that SPSS is overwhelmingly preferred, while R was used in only one instance. The advantages of R, its basic commands, assumptions testing, descriptive and inferential statistics, and non-parametric tests are also presented. The study concludes with recommendations for wider use of R in Turkish academia.