num_pages: 640
description: Why learn R? Because it's rapidly becoming the standard for developing statistical software. R in a Nutshell provides a quick and practical way to learn this increasingly popular open source language and environment. You'll not only learn how to program in R but also how to find the right user-contributed R packages for statistical modeling visualization and bioinformatics. The author introduces you to the R environment including the R graphical user interface and console and takes you through the fundamentals of the object-oriented R language. Then through a variety of practical examples from medicine business and sports you'll learn how you can use this remarkable tool to solve your own data analysis problems. I am excited about this book. R in a Nutshell is a great introduction to R as well as a comprehensive reference for using R in data analytics and visualization. Adler provides 'real world' examples practical advice and scripts making it accessible to anyone working with data not just professional statisticians.
language: English
title: R in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference
publisher: O'Reilly Media