Getting started with R an introduction for biologists
Title:
Getting started with R an introduction for biologists
Author:
Beckerman, Andrew P.
ISBN:
9780191624148
9780199601615
9781280593550
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Publication Information:
Oxford : Oxford Univ. Press, 2012.
Physical Description:
1 online resource : illustrations.
Series:
Oxford biology
Oxford biology.
Contents:
Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; What this book is about; What you need to know to make this book work for you; How the book is organized; Chapter 1: Why R?; Chapter 2: Import, Explore, Graph I-Getting Started; 2.1 Where to put your data; 2.2 Make a folder for your instructions (code, script); 2.3 How to get your data into R and where it is stored in R's brain; 2.4 Working with R-hints for a successful first (and more) interaction; 2.5 Make your first script file; 2.6 Starting to control R; 2.7 Making R work for you-developing a workflow; 2.8 And finally ...
Abstract:
Learning how to get answers from data is an integral part of modern training in the natural, physical, social, and engineering sciences. One of the most exciting changes in data management and analysis during the last decade has been the growth of open source software. The open source statistics and programming language R has emerged as a critical component of any researcher's toolbox. Indeed, R is rapidly becoming the standard software for analyses, graphical presentations, andprogramming in the biological sciences. This book provides a functional introduction for biologists new to R. While te.
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