- Introduction
- 1. Introduction to Quantitative Analysis
- 2. Descriptive Statistics
- 3. T-test for Difference in Means and Hypothesis Testing
- 4. Bivariate linear regression models
- 5. Multiple linear regression models
- 6. Assumptions and Violations of Assumptions
- 7. Interactions
- 8. Panel Data, Time-Series Cross-Section Models
- 9. Binary models: Logit
- 10. Frequently Asked Questions
- 11. Optional Material
- 12. Datasets
- 13. R Resources
- 14. References
- Published with GitBook
How to Set Working Directory
We recommend that you create a PUBLG100 folder for all your work. Create this folder on N: drive if you're using a UCL computer or somewhere on your local disk if you're using a personal laptop.
Once the folder is created, use the setwd() function or RStudio menu to set your working directory.
1. Using the setwd() Function
| Recommended Folder Location | R Function | |
|---|---|---|
| UCL Computers | N: Drive | setwd("N:/PUBLG100") |
| Personal Laptop (Windows) | C: Drive | setwd("C:/PUBLG100") |
| Personal Laptop (Mac) | Home Folder | setwd("~/PUBLG100") |
2. Using RStudio Menu
You can also set the working directory using the menu in RStudio.
Notice that RStudio itself uses the setwd() function to set the working directory.
After you've set the working directory, verify it by calling the getwd() function.
getwd()