R in a Nutshell is the best way to learn R, a powerful open source tool for data visualization and statistical computing -- ideal as a replacement for statistical packages costing thousands of dollars. Practical and easy to read, the book provides a thorough overview of the language, along with a reference to the most commonly used features. You'll quickly discover why R has become increasingly popular for analyzing data sets of any size.
- Learn how to use R to solve complex, real-world statistical problems
- Explore R's superior graphical capabilities, which let you control and manipulate every detail of your graphs
- Take advantage of the large, robust library of contributed packages, including a vast number of statistical techniques and algorithms
- Learn how to run R on your desktop, from within Excel or on a shared server
This is the first affordable, comprehensive reference book on R. Whether you analyze business data or conduct scientific research, R lets you perform statistical analysis in minutes that would take hours with Excel. R in a Nutshell shows you how.
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