Get answers to frequently asked questions |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
Answers to questions about linux and general computing that we often hear |
Annotate a PDF document |
PdfAnnotation |
draw, highlight, add typed text to pdf; also for note taking and collaborating over the web |
Convert LaTeX documents produced by sweave |
SweaveConvert |
convert, LaTex, Sweave, HTML, rtf, doc, ms word, microsoft word |
Convert html code to TWiki syntax |
HtmlToTwiki |
This is a perl script to assist in converting your html files to TWiki syntax. |
DeIdentify data |
DataDeidentificationChecklist |
deidentify data |
Enable Firefox to use Java |
JavaSetup |
Requires superuser privilege |
Export data from redcap within R using the API and a convenience function |
RedcapApiExportR |
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Export data from SAS for use in R |
SASexportHowto |
Using SAS exportlib Macro with R sasxport.get Function |
Find an article in a statistical journal |
ResResource |
No how to instructions, but when tracking down a statistics journal this page is indispensable. |
Find the impact factor for a journal |
JournalImpactFactors |
find impact factor |
Get notified when a topic/wikipage is edited |
HowToGetNotified |
Notify, alert, email. |
Give better presentations |
HowToPresent |
Tips for Better Presentations |
GnuPG privacy guard instructions |
GnupgInstructions |
How to install and configure the high-security free and open source encryption/decryption software called gnupg. |
Import data from SAS to R |
SAStoR |
How to import SAS data to R using Stat Transfer and keep all the labels and formats. |
Konqueror/Cervisia/CVS |
KonqCervisiaCvs |
A Quick Howto for Konqueror/Cervisia/CVS |
Lead/participate in a Biostat Clinic |
ClinicHowTo |
Tips on helping investigators at one of our daily free biostatistics clinics. |
R |
RS |
Page contains extensive links and information for R and S-Plus Packages, Functions, and Documentation |
R Clinic |
RClinic |
Under the section Helpful R code find help on dates, coding factors, plotting, writing functions, viewing wide matricies/datasets/data frames, etc. |
R Cook Book |
RCookBook |
This page is dedicated to the little R functions that we write to do various things. |
Use knitr |
KnitrHowto |
How to use knitr, especially in R to create latex documents |
Create an R package |
HowToCreateAnRPackage |
Five easy steps to R packaging, and related resources. |
Release the edit lock by default |
HowToReleaseEditLock |
How to check the release edit lock option by default. |
Save 10% at Courtyard Cafe |
HowToSave10PercentAtCourtyardCafe |
How to get the 10% VUMC employee discount at the Courtyard Cafe. |
Interview |
HowToInterview |
How to avoid asking inappropriate and/or illegal questions. |
Complete COI |
HowToCompleteCOI |
How to complete your Conflict of Interest Disclosure for your annual evaluation. |
Name a TWiki topic |
How To Name A Twiki Topic |
This topic has such a good name that it needs no explanation. |
Use the wiki |
WikiUsage |
Includes how to understand the wiki philosophy |
Use Firefox |
UsingFirefox |
General Firefox usage tips |
Use Instant Messaging |
Pidgin Instant Messaging Client Setup |
Jabber is an instant-messaging protocol (like AIM) that has been installed on the Biostat server for use throughout the department. |
Use VPES |
How To Use VPES |
How To Use The Vanderbilt Performance Evaluation System (VPES) |
Open unicode data files |
How To Open Unicode Data Files |
Open data files encoded in unicode |
Get emailed by NCBI when your papers get published |
How To Get Emailed Custom Searches On NCBI |
Searches include pubmed and you can search for your name as an author. |
Get the most out of a statistics conference |
How To For Statistics Conferences |
Tips for maximizing your learning experience. |
How to use VA remote access systems (VPN, CAG) |
Va How To Use Vpn |
Instructions and tips for working remotely with VA data. |