Learning R: A Step-By-Step Function Guide to Data Analysis

Learn how to perform data analysis with the R language and software environment, even if you have...
CHF 71.93
CHF 71.93
SKU: 9781449357108
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 555 left in stock
Author: Richard Cotton
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: CHF 71.93
10 customers are viewing this product
Learning R: A Step-By-Step Function Guide to Data Analysis by Cotton, Richard

Learning R: A Step-By-Step Function Guide to Data Analysis

CHF 71.93

Learning R: A Step-By-Step Function Guide to Data Analysis

CHF 71.93
Author: Richard Cotton
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Learn how to perform data analysis with the R language and software environment, even if you have little or no programming experience. With the tutorials in this hands-on guide, youâ ll learn how to use the essential R tools you need to know to analyze data, including data types and programming concepts.

The second half of Learning R shows you real data analysis in action by covering everything from importing data to publishing your results. Each chapter in the book includes a quiz on what youâ ve learned, and concludes with exercises, most of which involve writing R code.

  • Write a simple R program, and discover what the language can do
  • Use data types such as vectors, arrays, lists, data frames, and strings
  • Execute code conditionally or repeatedly with branches and loops
  • Apply R add-on packages, and package your own work for others
  • Learn how to clean data you import from a variety of sources
  • Understand data through visualization and summary statistics
  • Use statistical models to pass quantitative judgments about data and make predictions
  • Learn what to do when things go wrong while writing data analysis code


Author: Richard Cotton
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Published: 10/22/2013
Pages: 396
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.10w x 0.82d
ISBN: 9781449357108

About the Author

Richie is a data scientist with a background in chemical health and safety, and has worked extensively on tools to give non-technical users access to statistical models. He is the author of the R packages assertive for checking the state of your variables and sig to make sure your functions have a sensible API. He runs The Damned Liars statistics consultancy.


Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products