R is the world's most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective, and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothly.

The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software development with R, from basic types and data structures to advanced topics like closures, recursion, and anonymous functions. No statistical knowledge is required, and your programming skills can range from hobbyist to pro.

Along the way, you'll learn about functional and object-oriented programming, running mathematical simulations, and rearranging complex data into simpler, more useful formats. You'll also learn to:
–Create artful graphs to visualize complex data sets and functions
–Write more efficient code using parallel R and vectorization
–Interface R with C/C++ and Python for increased speed or functionality
–Find new R packages for text analysis, image manipulation, and more
–Squash annoying bugs with advanced debugging techniques

Whether you're designing aircraft, forecasting the weather, or you just need to tame your data, The Art of R Programming is your guide to harnessing the power of statistical computing.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Vectors
Chapter 3: Matrices and Arrays
Chapter 4: Lists
Chapter 5: Data Frames
Chapter 6: Factors and Tables
Chapter 7: R Programming Structures
Chapter 8: Doing Math and Simulations in R
Chapter 9: Object-Oriented Programming
Chapter 10: Input/Output
Chapter 11: String Manipulation
Chapter 12: Graphics
Chapter 13: Debugging
Chapter 14: Performance Enhancement: Tradeoffs in Time and Space
Chapter 15: Interfacing R to Other Languages
Chapter 16: Parallel R
Appendix A: Installing R
Appendix B: Installing and Using Packages
Norman Matloff is a professor of computer science (and was formerly a professor of statistics) at the University of California, Davis. His research interests include parallel processing and statistical regression, and he is the author of a number of widely-used Web tutorials on software development. He has written articles for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Forbes Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, and is the co-author of The Art of Debugging (No Starch Press).

About

R is the world's most popular language for developing statistical software: Archaeologists use it to track the spread of ancient civilizations, drug companies use it to discover which medications are safe and effective, and actuaries use it to assess financial risks and keep economies running smoothly.

The Art of R Programming takes you on a guided tour of software development with R, from basic types and data structures to advanced topics like closures, recursion, and anonymous functions. No statistical knowledge is required, and your programming skills can range from hobbyist to pro.

Along the way, you'll learn about functional and object-oriented programming, running mathematical simulations, and rearranging complex data into simpler, more useful formats. You'll also learn to:
–Create artful graphs to visualize complex data sets and functions
–Write more efficient code using parallel R and vectorization
–Interface R with C/C++ and Python for increased speed or functionality
–Find new R packages for text analysis, image manipulation, and more
–Squash annoying bugs with advanced debugging techniques

Whether you're designing aircraft, forecasting the weather, or you just need to tame your data, The Art of R Programming is your guide to harnessing the power of statistical computing.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Vectors
Chapter 3: Matrices and Arrays
Chapter 4: Lists
Chapter 5: Data Frames
Chapter 6: Factors and Tables
Chapter 7: R Programming Structures
Chapter 8: Doing Math and Simulations in R
Chapter 9: Object-Oriented Programming
Chapter 10: Input/Output
Chapter 11: String Manipulation
Chapter 12: Graphics
Chapter 13: Debugging
Chapter 14: Performance Enhancement: Tradeoffs in Time and Space
Chapter 15: Interfacing R to Other Languages
Chapter 16: Parallel R
Appendix A: Installing R
Appendix B: Installing and Using Packages

Author

Norman Matloff is a professor of computer science (and was formerly a professor of statistics) at the University of California, Davis. His research interests include parallel processing and statistical regression, and he is the author of a number of widely-used Web tutorials on software development. He has written articles for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Forbes Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, and is the co-author of The Art of Debugging (No Starch Press).

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