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R For Dummies 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 523 ratings

Mastering R has never been easier

Picking up R can be tough, even for seasoned statisticians and data analysts. R For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides a quick and painless way to master all the R you'll ever need. Requiring no prior programming experience and packed with tons of practical examples, step-by-step exercises, and sample code, this friendly and accessible guide shows you how to know your way around lists, data frames, and other R data structures, while learning to interact with other programs, such as Microsoft Excel. You'll learn how to reshape and manipulate data, merge data sets, split and combine data, perform calculations on vectors and arrays, and so much more.

R is an open source statistical environment and programming language that has become very popular in varied fields for the management and analysis of data. R provides a wide array of statistical and graphical techniques, and has become the standard among statisticians for software development and data analysis. R For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes the intimidation out of working with R and arms you with the knowledge and know-how to master the programming language of choice among statisticians and data analysts worldwide.

  • Covers downloading, installing, and configuring R
  • Includes tips for getting data in and out of R
  • Offers advice on fitting regression models and ANOVA
  • Provides helpful hints for working with graphics

R For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an ideal introduction to R for complete beginners, as well as an excellent technical reference for experienced R programmers.

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From the Inside Flap

Learn to:

  • Use R for data analysis and processing
  • Write functions and scripts for repeatable analysis
  • Create high-quality charts and graphics
  • Perform statistical analysis and build models

All the R you need for statistical and data analysis, explained in plain English!

Do you have to use R on the job, but you don't know much about programming? Relax! Here's a quick and painless guide to using R for all sorts of statistical and data analysis. Through real-world examples and step-by-step exercises you'll learn how to reshape and manipulate data, perform calculations, create graphical representations, and more.

  • Get started with R — acquire and install R, learn what makes R unique, compare code editors, and write your first R script
  • Play well with others — see how R interacts with Excel and other programs and why statisticians and data analysts favor it
  • R ABCs — make your code clear and explore functions and arguments
  • A calculating side — take advantage of R's calculating power, working with numbers, infinity, missing values, mathematical functions, and vectors
  • Get textual — use character vectors for text data, manipulate text, and work with strings and factors
  • Data tells a tale — manipulate and process data using subsets, merge data from different sources, sort it, and summarize using statistical techniques
  • Go graphic — present your data visually using plots and lattice graphics

Open the book and find:

  • User packages that extend R
  • Tips for getting data into and out of R
  • How R handles basic arithmetic
  • What to do with regression models
  • Advice on managing the logical flow
  • Effective debugging strategies
  • How to incorporate dates and times
  • Additional graphics packages you can use

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

  • Use R for data analysis and processing
  • Write functions and scripts for repeatable analysis
  • Create high-quality charts and graphics
  • Perform statistical analysis and build models

All the R you need for statistical and data analysis, explained in plain English!

Do you have to use R on the job, but you don't know much about programming? Relax! Here's a quick and painless guide to using R for all sorts of statistical and data analysis. Through real-world examples and step-by-step exercises you'll learn how to reshape and manipulate data, perform calculations, create graphical representations, and more.

  • Get started with R acquire and install R, learn what makes R unique, compare code editors, and write your first R script
  • Play well with others see how R interacts with Excel and other programs and why statisticians and data analysts favor it
  • R ABCs make your code clear and explore functions and arguments
  • A calculating side take advantage of R's calculating power, working with numbers, infinity, missing values, mathematical functions, and vectors
  • Get textual use character vectors for text data, manipulate text, and work with strings and factors
  • Data tells a tale manipulate and process data using subsets, merge data from different sources, sort it, and summarize using statistical techniques
  • Go graphic present your data visually using plots and lattice graphics

Open the book and find:

  • User packages that extend R
  • Tips for getting data into and out of R
  • How R handles basic arithmetic
  • What to do with regression models
  • Advice on managing the logical flow
  • Effective debugging strategies
  • How to incorporate dates and times
  • Additional graphics packages you can use

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00TWK3T3O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 2nd edition (June 18, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 18, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4646 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 437 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1119055806
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the book helpful for learning R. They describe it as a good introduction and resource for practice. The book provides basic information and teaches programming with simple, easy-to-understand examples. It serves as a starting point for those looking to learn R.

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  • Em
    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful book, excellent quality
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2024
    Useful and informative for beginner R users. Quality was new and sturdy
  • Nav
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 26, 2019
    It's a great book. This is the second programming language that I'm learning and I have to say that this book made it super easy. It's Day 2 of reading (I only read it for 3 hours so far) and I've already got the basics down.
  • U.C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars R For Dummies - Utile e semplice
    Reviewed in Italy on May 23, 2020
    Buona guida alle funzioni base di R per neofiti. Consigliabile
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Correspond à la description
    Reviewed in France on January 20, 2018
    Super livre et très complet. Il permet de travailler avec R sans n'avoir aucunes bases. Il est assez poussé pour utiliser R dans ses fonctions les plus courrantes
  • Teresa E.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy beginners’ manual
    Reviewed in Spain on October 27, 2017
    Great start-point for beginners, and also useful if you already know something, and are looking to understand R better. Not for advanced.

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