R is a programming language for various uses. I have recently published an article using the R's environment to develop a map containing information of the COVID-19 effects in the São Paulo State, Brazil. However, R is a more powerful interface. We can create interactive interfaces, statistical models, questionnaires, maps, geometrical and mathematical models etc in qualitative and quantitative research. The following link leads you to one of my contributions in the field. Article Metodologias sobre Bom Governo e Boa Governança