R in a nutshell

R in a nutshell

by Adler
3/5
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Why learn R? Because it's rapidly becoming the standard for developing statistical software.

R in a Nutshell provides a quick and practical way to learn this increasingly popular open source language and environment.

You'll not only learn how to program in R, but also how to find the right user-contributed R packages for statistical modeling, visualization, and bioinformatics.

The author introduces you to the R environment, including the R graphical user interface and console, and takes you through the fundamentals of the object-oriented R language.

Then, through a variety of practical examples from medicine, business, and sports, you'll learn how you can use this remarkable tool to solve your own data analysis problems.

Understand the basics of the language, including the nature of R objectsLearn how to write R functions and build your own packagesWork with data through visualization, statistical analysis, and other methodsExplore the wealth of packages contributed by the R communityBecome familiar with the lattice graphics package for high-level data visualizationLearn about bioinformatics packages provided by Bioconductor "I am excited about this book.

R in a Nutshell is a great introduction to R, as well as a comprehensive reference for using R in data analytics and visualization.

Adler provides 'real world' examples, practical advice, and scripts, making it accessible to anyone working with data, not just professional statisticians.

First published
2010
Publishers
O'Reilly
Language
English

Great Book.

No hope into R without this book.

Bought as gift. Heard no complaints.

Adler

About Adler

The author's of Glass Tower Trilogy happen to be two longtime friends, who met in the fashion industry years ago. They currently live in two different states and have co-written multiple pieces together but have not published until now.The inspiration of other successful self-published authors has blazed the trail for Adler and Holt, and has led them to the world of E-Publishing. Thus, The Glass Towers Trilogy was created and much more to follow!Books on Amazon published by Adler and Holt:Glass Towers Trilogy:Book 1- Champagne ShowersBook 2- ShatteredBook 3- SurrenderedBook 4- Harrison Towers, Memoirs of a MogulSimone Clarke- Musings of a Lonely Girl Abroad, ParisHer Power, His Shame...The Breaking (Book #1 in the Her Power, His Shame Series)**Relentless Pursuit (due out in September 2013)**The Trifecta (due out October 2013)Simone Clarke- Musings of a Lonely Girl Abroad, Italy (due out Fall 2013)...

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