HW 0: Getting Started

Submission Instructions

This assignment is a checklist of tasks for you to do to prepare for learning in this class. Some items ask you to submit a screenshot, some ask you to write a sentence or two. The details are in the corresponding “HW00 Checklist” in Canvas.

Pay attention to the ordering & timeline of these assignments.

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BY MONDAY: Programming Assessment

Knowledge of R is integral to this class. A reasonable working ability with this language is required. The score on this quiz will not contribute to your class grade. However if you score below a 70% it is highly recommended that you either enroll in Math 130 this semester, or go through that course content on your own ASAP.

The questions are presented in this PDF, answers submitted to a link in that document.

This pre-assessment of your R programming skills *does not count toward your grade**, but allows both of us to have an understanding about where you are at.

BY WEDNESDAY: Preparing Data for Analysis

1. Read PMA6 Chapter 3
   • What is one question you have, or what is one piece of information that is new for you? Answer this in Canvas.
2. Update your R (4.2+), R Studio (latest), and relevant packages.
   • Download page: https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/
   • Install or update the following packages: tidyverse, tinytex, sjPlot, gtsummary, performance
   • If you have never rendered/compiled a .Rmarkdown or Quarto document to a PDF before, then run tinytex::install_tinytex() in the console to install a lightweight version of LaTeX.
3. Hello Quarto. All homework is to be done in a literate programming/reproducible manner and submitted as a PDF. We will be using Quarto to do this. If you are familiar with RMarkdown, Quarto is the ‘next generation’ format.
   • Watch this Getting Started with Quarto video, even if you have used Quarto before.
   • Confirm your ability to render to PDF using a new qmd file or the hello.qmd from the tutorial page linked above. -Submit your compiled PDF to Canvas.
4. Setup your class folder on your computer. By now you should have figured out a common workplace on your computer for your class files. If you have not already done so, create a MATH456 folder.
   • Add folders for data, hw
   • Download the raw data and codebooks from this Google Folder into your data subfolder on your computer

BY FRIDAY: Preparing class materials & platforms

1. Join our Discord workspace by clicking here: https://discord.gg/9tQyTKC3cE, reviewing and agreeing to the code of conduct.
   • Have an existing Discord account? Feel free to use it, but change your name on this server to your preferred name that you want us to call you by.
   • The invite takes you to the #class-selection page. Choose your pronouns and click the 📚 icon to add the Math 456 role. This will let you see our class channels.
   • Download the Desktop app. You are not allowed to rely on remembering to login using the web version. The Discord phone app is technically optional, but really really helpful/handy. Students historically have stated it’s much easier to work with.
   • Post an introduction in the #class-chat channel. Tell us a little about you! Year, major, hometown, any extracurricular activities, what do you hope to get out of this class, how will you ensure your success in this class. Oh.. and of course any mention of pets should include a photo!
2. Review ASCN Chapter 1. Expect this to be your reference guide for next week.
   • What is one question you have, or what is one piece of information that is new for you? Answer this in Canvas.

BY SUNDAY: Prepare yourself to learn

1. Thoroughly read the syllabus and review this course website. Ask at least one question in the Class Logistics discussion board in Canvas.

2. Read a little about Self-regulated learning, Metacognition, and Learning Journals from the following sources

   • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-regulated_learning
   • https://serc.carleton.edu/sage2yc/self_regulated/what.html
   • Questions that Self-regulated learnings ask themselves
   • https://www.teachthought.com/literacy/20-types-of-learning-journals-that-help-students-think/

3. Create your Learning Journal (LJ) by making a copy of the template found in the Learning Journals folder in our Google Drive.

   • When you make a copy of this template document, make sure the copy stays in this shared folder.
   • Rename this file with your name (First, Last)
   • Click the SHARE button in the top right and remove everyone except yourself and Dr. D as collaborators.
   • Your first entry is dated for you, and asks you to reflect on the reading you just did.

4. Write your first LJ entry.

5. ⭐ access to our Google Drive.

   • You have been added to our shared Google Drive using your chico state (@mail.csuchico.edu) email address.
   • ⚠️ If you are logged into a personal Google account before you log into your Chico State account, then when you click on links for items in our class Google Drive, it will automatically try to access that file/folder with your personal account.
   • Starring this folder allows you to log into Google Drive from whatever account you are logged into, then switch to your Chico State account, and you will be able to easily find the folder in your starred section.