R 4 Quick Syntax Reference
by Margot Tollefson
This handy reference book detailing the intricacies of R covers version 4.x features, including numerous and significant changes to syntax, strings, reference counting, grid units, and more.
Starting with the basic structure of R, the book takes you on a journey through the terminology used in R and the syntax required to make R work. You will find looking up the correct form for an expression quick and easy. Some of the new material includes information on RStudio, S4 syntax, working with character strings, and an example using the API.
With a copy of the R 4 Quick Syntax Reference in hand, you will find that you are able to use the multitude of functions available in R and are even able to write your own functions to explore and analyze data.
What You Will LearnDiscover the modes and classes of R objects and how to use them
Use both packaged and user-created functions in R
Import/export data and create new data objects in R
Create descriptive functions and manipulate objects in R
Take advantage of flow control and conditional statements
Work with packages such as base, stats, and graphicsWho This Book Is For
Those with programming experience, either new to R, or those with at least some exposure to R but who are new to the latest version.
Paperback
English
Brand New
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This handy reference book detailing the intricacies of R covers version 4.x features, including numerous and significant changes to syntax, strings, reference counting, grid units, and more. Starting with the basic structure of R, the book takes you on a journey through the terminology used in R and the syntax required to make R work. You will find looking up the correct form for an expression quick and easy. Some of the new material includes information on RStudio, S4 syntax, working with character strings, and an example using the API. With a copy of the R 4 Quick Syntax Reference in hand, you will find that you are able to use the multitude of functions available in R and are even able to write your own functions to explore and analyze data. You will: Discover the modes and classes of R objects and how to use them Use both packaged and user-created functions in R Import/export data and create new data objects in R Create descriptive functions and manipulate objects in R Take advantage of flow control and conditional statements Work with packages such as base, stats, and graphics
Table of Contents
Part 1: R Basics.- 1. Downloading R and Setting Up a File System.- 2. The R Prompt.- 3. Assignments and Operators.- Part 2: Kinds of Objects.- 4. Modes of Objects.- 5. Classes of Objects.- Part 3: Functions.- 6. Packaged Functions.- 7. User Created Functions.- 8. How to Use a Function.- Part 4: I/O and Manipulating Objects.- 9. Importing/Creating Data.- 10. Exporting from R.- 11. Descriptive Functions and Manipulating Objects.- Part 5: Flow control.- 12. Flow Control.- 13. Examples of Flow Control.- 14. The Functions ifelse() and switch().- Part 6: Some Common Functions, Packages and Techniques.- 15. Some Common Functions.- 16. The Packages base, stats and graphics.- 17. The Tricks of the Trade.
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A unique quick reference book detailing the intricacies of the R language Updated to cover latest R 4.x features Learn R to write your own functions and analyze data
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