R-Syntax: An Alternative to Questionnaire Administration 4 Reporting & Research

### Executive Summary

The training workshop titled "R-Syntax: An Alternative to Questionnaire Administration for Reporting and Research" is designed to equip researchers, analysts, and professionals with practical skills in utilizing the R programming language for efficient data collection, analysis, and reporting. Traditional methods of questionnaire administration often face challenges such as time consumption, high costs, and manual errors in data handling. This workshop presents R-Syntax as a robust, efficient, and reproducible alternative that streamlines these processes.
Participants will learn to leverage R for designing virtual surveys, automating data entry, and conducting advanced statistical analyses. The workshop will cover key topics such as:

• Introduction to R and its applications in research.
• Writing R-Syntax for data collection and cleaning.
• Using R packages (e.g., `shiny`, `ggplot2`, and `dplyr`) to create interactive forms and visualizations.
• Automating reporting and exporting results for academic or professional use.

This hands-on training emphasizes practical implementation through interactive exercises, live coding sessions, and case studies. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have gained the confidence to integrate R-Syntax into their workflows, enabling faster, more accurate, and scalable research outputs without the reliance on traditional paper or online questionnaires.
This innovative approach not only reduces manual workload but also promotes reproducibility, transparency, and cost-efficiency in research and reporting, making it a valuable skill for academics, industry professionals, and policymakers.