I’m trying to use R through SPSS syntax (I’m using SPSS 18 on windows 7) which requires installing a special plugin: PASWStatistics_RPlugIn_1802_win32.exe. Also I had to install an older version of R(2.8.1 – required by my older version of SPSS – i like it better than the new ones). The plugin now works, R (both versions) works, but Rstudio stopped working and won’t start even after uninstalling and re-installing.
Does anyone have any similar experience and could suggest a solution?
I’m trying to use R through SPSS syntax (I’m using SPSS 18 on windows
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The following link specifies how you can configure Rstudio to work with a specific R version you have installed:
http://www.rstudio.com/ide/docs/advanced/versions_of_r
Just install R 2.8 and 2.14 and let spss use one, and Rstudio another.
You are taking a risk by using old versions of spss and R (bugs that have been fixed in newer versions, decreased performance, possible incompatibility with other software e.g. R packages, missing functionality).