The Tidyversity package is a powerful tool designed especially for academics who wish to harness the vast capabilities of R and tidyverse to analyze complex datasets. This guide walks you through the steps to install and use this package for various regression analyses and models.

Installation of Tidyversity

To get started, you need to install the Tidyversity package. You can either opt for the stable version from CRAN or the latest development version from Github. Here’s how to do it:

• Install from CRAN: Simply execute the following R command:

install.packages("tidyversity")

• Install from Github: If you want to use the development version, follow these steps:

if (!requireNamespace("devtools", quietly = TRUE)) install.packages("devtools")

Then use the devtools package to install Tidyversity:

devtools::install_github("mkearney/tidyversity")

Loading the Package

Once installed, the next step is to load Tidyversity along with the tidyverse package. Run the commands below:

library(tidyverse)
library(tidyversity)

Performing Regression Analyses

The real magic of Tidyversity lies in its ability to simplify complex regression analyses. Each type of regression can be thought of as a different seasoning used in cooking; each brings out unique flavors from your ingredients (data).

• Ordinary Least Squares (OLS): Think of OLS as the basic salt that enhances almost any dish. To run an OLS model, you would execute:

polcom %>% tidy_regression(follow_trump ~ news_1 + ambiv_sexism_1) %>% tidy_summary()

• Logistic Regression: This is akin to adding a splash of vinegar to a recipe, turning the dish into something zesty, especially for binary outcomes.

polcom %>% tidy_regression(follow_trump ~ news_1 + ambiv_sexism_1, type = logistic) %>% tidy_summary()

• Poisson Regression: If OLS was salt, think of Poisson as a touch of garlic that is essential for count data analyses:

polcom %>% mutate(polarize = abs(therm_1 - therm_2)) %>% tidy_regression(polarize ~ news_1 + ambiv_sexism_1, type = poisson) %>% tidy_summary()

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter issues during installation or while using the Tidyversity package, here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• Package Not Found: Ensure the package is properly installed. You may need to restart R after installation.
• Namespace Issues: If you see messages regarding missing namespaces, it means you might need to install additional dependencies by using install.packages("package_name").
• Conflicts with Tidyverse: Some functions may have overlapping names with other packages. Make sure to specify the package when using functions if there is a conflict.

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