Matloff, Norman
The Art of R Programming: A Tour of Statistical Software Design
- ISBN 13:
- 9781593273842
- author:
- Matloff, Norman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- No Starch Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 373
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 17.8 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Program concepts / learning to program
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
R is widely used in various fields to develop statistical software. This book provides a guided tour of software development with R, covering topics from basic types and data structures to advanced concepts like closures, recursion, and anonymous functions. No prior knowledge of statistics is required, and readers can range from hobbyists to experienced programmers. The guide covers functional and object-oriented programming, running mathematical simulations, and simplifying complex data into more useful formats. You'll also learn how to create informative graphs, write efficient code using parallel R and vectorization, interface R with other languages, and troubleshoot common issues. Whether you're working on a specific project or need to manage your data, this book offers practical advice on harnessing the power of statistical computing.
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